/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:37:56 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/78692 78692 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:02 +0000 Gentry County Route P closed tomorrow for culvert replacement Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 16:00 St. Joseph, Mo. –Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing Gentry County Route P southeast of Albany again tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 23, for a culvert replacement. Traffic Impacts: Route P will be closed between 590th Road and 572nd Road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists need to seek an alternate route during the closure. For updated roadway conditions, check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down, and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. 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Buckle Up/Phone Down ### http://traveler.modot.org/map/ Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:55 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: [email protected]: 816-901-4529 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-judicial-appointment-1 15281 at https://governor.mo.gov Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:17:49 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Judicial Appointment Madelyn.Warren… Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:17 October 22, 2025 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District.Bryan Nickell, of Sikeston, was appointed as Judge to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District.Mr. Nickell is an attorney and partner at the Law Offices of Blanton, Nickell, Collins, Douglas, Hanschen, and Peters LLC, specializing in the areas of litigation, including medical malpractice defense, commercial litigation, banking law, and education law. He previously served as a law clerk to the late Honorable Stanley A. Grimm, Judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District. An active member of his community, Nickell serves as the attorney and secretary of the Sikeston R-6 School Board and is an active member of the Sikeston Jaycees. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southeast Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law. Nickell will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mary Sheffield.### https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-six-gubernatorial-appointments 15276 at https://governor.mo.gov Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:07:19 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Six Gubernatorial Appointments Madelyn.Warren… Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:07 October 22, 2025 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced appointments to fill one county office vacancy and five appointments to various boards and commissions.Brandon Boulware, of Kansas City, was appointed to the Missouri Ethics Commission.Mr. Boulware is the managing partner of Boulware Law LLC. With more than 20 years of legal experience, he has held several previous positions, including serving as a clerk for the Missouri Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. An engaged member of his community, he currently serves on the Committee for County Progress in Jackson County and previously sat on the boards of St. Paul's Episcopal Day School, the Midwest Housing Advisory Board, and the Missouri Gaming Commission. Boulware earned his law degree from American University Washington College of Law.Shannon Covington, of Lake St. Louis, was appointed to the Missouri Dental Board.Ms. Covington is the director of dental training and development at Compass Health Network in Wentzville. Prior to her current role, she worked as a dental hygienist for several employers, including Compass Health, the Lincoln County Health Department, Deer Creek Dental, and L.J. Ortman Dental. Covington is a board-certified dental hygienist with an associate's degree in dental hygiene and a diploma in dental assisting from Missouri College.Julie Leicht, of Webster Groves, was appointed to the Missouri Ethics Commission.Ms. Leicht previously served as the democrat deputy director for the St. Louis County Board of Elections. She has been an active member in state and local government, serving as a member of the Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities, executive director of the Children's Service Fund, and director of Citizens for Missouri's Children. Leicht earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia.Dr. Calvin Mott, of Rolla, was appointed to the Missouri Dental Board.Dr. Mott is a general dentist at Mott Family Dental in Rolla. In addition to his professional career, he is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Central Dental Society, and the St. Louis Dental Society. Mott earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, Kentucky.Christy Techau-Dover, of Laclede, was appointed as the Linn County Assessor.Ms. Techau-Dover currently serves as the Linn County Interim Assessor and previously served as the chief deputy assessor for the county. Techau-Dover earned her associate's degree in human services from Columbia College.Dr. Jennifer Tinnel, of Kansas City, was reappointed to the Missouri Dental Board.Dr. Tinnel is an associate dentist at Platte Valley Dental Care. She continues to serve her community as the president of the Missouri Dental Board and is an active member of several organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Greater Kansas City Dental Society. Tinnel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.### https://www.modot.org/node/78691 78691 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:40:02 +0000 MoDOT: LOCATION CHANGE for U.S. Route 65 Corridor Upgrades in Multiple Counties Project regan.mitchell Wed, 10/22/2025 - 14:40 Between Buffalo and Warsaw Public Meeting Tuesday, October 28 Project U.S. Route 65 Corridor Upgrades in Multiple Counties Benton, Dallas & Hickory County – Those interested in the U.S. Route 65 Corridor Upgrades in Multiple Counties Project Between Buffalo and Warsaw are invited to a public meeting at a new location to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, October 28, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, at the new location, the Warsaw High School, 20363 Lane of Champions, Warsaw. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come at any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions. The meeting location has been changed from the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center in Warsaw; however, the date and time remain unchanged. The same meeting was held earlier on Tuesday, October 21, at the Buffalo High School Cafeteria. A separate news release was sent out for this public meeting. Those unable to attend the in-person hearing can view exhibits and get project information by visiting www.modot.org/southwest. Comments on this project can be mailed in, emailed, or submitted online through the project website until Tuesday, November 11. For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office, and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback. This informational meeting marks the second in a series of public meetings held to engage the community on this project. Previous opportunities for public input were offered in Buffalo and Warsaw in June 2025. MoDOT is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Southwest District Communications at 417.895.7600 by October 22. Project highlights: Buffalo Build a Roundabout at Dallas County, U.S. Route 65 and Route 73 in Buffalo Truck Aprons provide for Oversize Overweight Vehicles Roundabout increased 20 feet in diameter to accommodate semi-truck movements Build a Roundabout at Dallas County, U.S. Route 65 and Truman Road in Buffalo Pedestrian Facilities are part of the intersection Interior Islands to accommodate Oversize Overweight Vehicles U.S. Route 65 Roundabout South of Warsaw Build a Roundabout at Benton County, U.S. Route 65 and Route 7 south of Warsaw Truck Aprons provide for Oversize Overweight Vehicles U.S. Route 65 Passing Lanes in Benton, Dallas and Hickory Counties Add alternating passing lane improvements at nine (9) locations along US 65 in Benton, Hickory, and Dallas counties between Warsaw and Buffalo Adjusted passing lane locations to reduce driveway impacts and improve line of sight Traffic Impacts U.S. Route 65 will NOT be closed during the construction of projects Drivers can expect occasional lane closures, lane shifts, and traffic delays Temporary Signals may be used to maintain traffic flow Electronic message boards and new releases will notify the public of traffic impacts Drivers urged to use alternate routes during construction to avoid the work zone Construction for the Route 65 passing lanes and the one roundabout south of Warsaw is scheduled to begin in Winter 2026. Construction for the two roundabouts in Buffalo is scheduled to begin in Winter 2027. Estimated Total Cost U.S. Route 65 & Route 73 Roundabout: $5.2 million U.S. Route 65 & Truman Roundabout: $4.7 million U.S. Route 65 & Route 7 Roundabout: $4.8 million U.S. Route 65 Passing Lane Improvements: $44.5 million END For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | X | Instagram |YouTube Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down Districts Involved Southwest Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 09:38 Regan Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District Missouri Department of Transportation 3025 East Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803 Phone: (417) 895-7600 Email: [email protected] website: www.modot.org/sw https://www.modot.org/node/78690 78690 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:10:02 +0000 St. Louis Work Zones Oct. 23-29 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 14:10 ST. LOUIS — MoDOT crews have closed one lane of southbound Lemay Ferry Rd. just south of Tracy Rich Rd. for an emergency repair.  The lane closure is expected to remain in place through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close the right lane of eastbound Interstate 70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z starting at 9 p.m. Friday, October 24. The lane is expected to reopen by 9 a.m. Sunday, October 26. For more on roadway closures due to construction, additional work zone information and real- time roadway weather conditions go to  http://traveler.modot.org/map.  For real-time traffic, visit www.gatewayguide.com. All work is subject to change and may be shifted due to inclement weather. Motorists should be aware of the following ongoing closures: I-55, St. Louis City, one southbound lane closed from I-44 to north of Bates and two southbound lanes closed north of Bates to north of Weber through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City and County, one northbound lane closed from north of Reavis Barracks to north of Bayless and two northbound lanes closed from north of Bayless to Virginia through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Virginia to southbound is closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from southbound to Loughborough and the Loughborough on-ramp to southbound will be closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Lafayette/Truman to southbound is closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Germania to northbound is closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from southbound to Germania is through early 2026. I-70, St. Louis County, the westbound exit lane to northbound Route N closed. I-270, St. Louis County, various northbound and southbound lanes narrowed between I-64 and Olive through late 2025. I-270, St. Louis County, westbound exit ramp to Riverview Drive closed. I-270, St. Louis County, on ramp from Riverview Drive to westbound I-270 closed. Route 21, St. Louis County, one lane northbound and southbound will be closed between Gravois Creek and Grant’s Trail through late 2025. Route 67, St. Louis County, northbound and southbound Route 67 loop ramps to Route D closed. Route D westbound and eastbound loop ramps to Route 67 closed. Route 67, St. Louis County, one northbound and one southbound lane closed at Route D. Route 141, St. Louis County, one southbound lane closed at I-64 and one eastbound/westbound exit ramp closed through 2025. Route 370, St. Louis County, the ramp from northbound I-270 to westbound is closed through Oct. 24. Route N, St. Louis County, one lane closed southbound from south of I-70 to Augusta. Route N, St. Louis County, one lane permanently closed northbound from Route 115 to Bermuda. Route N, St. Louis County, one northbound lane closed from Signal Hill Dr. to Bernhardt Ave. I-64, St. Charles County, two westbound lanes closed on the Daniel Boone Bridge over the Missouri River. One westbound lane remains on the westbound bridge and two westbound lanes shifted to the eastbound bridge through December 2025. I-64, St. Charles County, North Outer Road/Technology Drive bridge closed through 2025. Route 100, Franklin County, one eastbound lane closed on the Eastern Missouri Railroad bridge near Villa Ridge. I-55, Jefferson County, intersection of I-55 and Route 67 closed. I-55, Jefferson County, one lane of northbound/southbound I-55 closed from Route 67 to Route Z. I-55, Jefferson County, three left turn lanes closed at McNutt under the interstate. Traffic will move to the outside lanes. Drivers will be able to make a left turn onto the interstate ramp. I-55, Jefferson County, one northbound lane closed just before Route 67. Route 67, Jefferson County, one southbound lane closed at I-55. Route Z, Jefferson County, three middle lanes closed in the center of Route Z. All traffic is pushed to the outside lanes. Please see the list of daily road closures, weather permitting: Thursday, October 23 I-64, St. Louis City, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between 22nd Street and the Poplar Street Bridge. I-64, St. Louis City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between the Poplar Street Bridge and 22nd I-44, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one turn lane closed on the south outer road at Valley Park Drive. Turning traffic can use the right lane to turn. I-64, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed at Route 340. I-70, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two westbound lanes closed from Hanley to the ramp from Natural Bridge Ave. to westbound I-70 and on westbound I-70 from overpass of northbound 170 to under the overpass of the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two eastbound lanes from Airflight Drive to Hanley Road and on eastbound I-70 between the ramp from Natural Bridge Avenue to westbound I-70 and the McDonnell overpass of eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along westbound I-70 from University Blvd. to the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along eastbound I-70 from Lindbergh to McDonnell Boulevard. I-170, St. Louis County, 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., one southbound lane closed from Scudder Road to Route 115 and one lane and ramp under the westbound I-70 overpass closed. I-170, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., one northbound lane closed from Route 115 to Scudder Road and one lane and ramp under the eastbound I-70 overpass and the ramp to westbound I-70. I-170, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed on Pershall Road from Hanley to Hazelwood Avenue. Route 67, St. Louis County, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., one southbound lane in the Lindbergh tunnel closed. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from Laclede Station Rd. to Grant. Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between the Missouri River and I-270. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound lane closed east of Wentzville Parkway. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed on the North Outer Road and Highway W in Foristell. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 94, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., one eastbound/westbound lane closed between Neal Ln. and Howell. Route 370, St. Charles County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one lane eastbound closed from the Missouri River to Elm. Route 370, St. Charles County, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the ramps from eastbound to Route 94, from westbound to Route 94 and from Route 94 to westbound will be closed. Only one ramp will be closed at a time. Route Z, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., one lane closed between Route D and Route N. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., McNutt ramp to southbound I-55 closed. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed between Highway B and the Washington County line. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 30, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed over Heads Creek, Dulin, Big River and Skull Bones bridges. Route 30, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot St. to Route K in Franklin County. Route A, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound at I-55. Route A, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., eastbound ramp to southbound I-55 closed. Route A, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., various lanes closures over Route 21. Friday, October 24 I-64, St. Louis City, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between 22nd Street and the Poplar Street Bridge. I-64, St. Louis City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between the Poplar Street Bridge and 22nd I-44, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one turn lane closed on the south outer road at Valley Park Drive. Turning traffic can use the right lane to turn. I-70, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., up to two westbound lanes closed from Hanley to the ramp from Natural Bridge Ave. to westbound I-70 and on westbound I-70 from overpass of northbound 170 to under the overpass of the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., up to two eastbound lanes from Airflight Drive to Hanley Road and on eastbound I-70 between the ramp from Natural Bridge Avenue to westbound I-70 and the McDonnell overpass of eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along westbound I-70 from University Blvd. to the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along eastbound I-70 from Lindbergh to McDonnell Boulevard. I-170, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., one southbound lane closed from Scudder Road to Route 115 and one lane and ramp under the westbound I-70 overpass closed. I-170, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., one northbound lane closed from Route 115 to Scudder Road and one lane and ramp under the eastbound I-70 overpass and the ramp to westbound I-70. I-170, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed on Pershall Road from Hanley to Hazelwood Avenue. Route 67, St. Louis County, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., one southbound lane in the Lindbergh tunnel closed. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from Laclede Station Rd. to Grant. Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between the Missouri River and I-270. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one lane closed westbound from Route A to Route Z. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed on the North Outer Road and Highway W in Foristell. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. I-70, St. Charles County, starting at 9 p.m. one eastbound lane closed under railroad bridge in Wentzville. Route 94, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., one eastbound/westbound lane closed between Neal Ln. and Howell. Route 370, St. Charles County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one lane closed eastbound from the Missouri River to Elm. Route 370, St. Charles County 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the ramps from eastbound to Route 94, from westbound to Route 94 and from Route 94 to westbound will be closed. Only one ramp will be closed at a time. Route Z, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., one lane closed between Route D and Route N. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., McNutt ramp to southbound I-55 closed. I-55, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., one northbound lane closed at BNSF railroad. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed between Highway B and the Washington County line. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 30, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed over Heads Creek, Dulin, Big River and Skull Bones bridges. Route 30, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot St. to Route K in Franklin County. Route A, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound at I-55. Saturday, October 25 I-70, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., up to two westbound lanes closed from Hanley to the ramp from Natural Bridge Ave. to westbound I-70 and on westbound I-70 from overpass of northbound 170 to under the overpass of the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., up to two eastbound lanes from Airflight Drive to Hanley Road and on eastbound I-70 between the ramp from Natural Bridge Avenue to westbound I-70 and the McDonnell overpass of eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along westbound I-70 from University Blvd. to the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along eastbound I-70 from Lindbergh to McDonnell Boulevard. I-170, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., one southbound lane closed from Scudder Road to Route 115 and one lane and ramp under the westbound I-70 overpass closed. I-170, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., one northbound lane closed from Route 115 to Scudder Road and one lane and ramp under the eastbound I-70 overpass and the ramp to westbound I-70. I-170, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed on Pershall Road from Hanley to Hazelwood Avenue. I-70, St. Charles County, one eastbound lane closed under railroad bridge in Wentzville. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed between Highway B and the Washington County line. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Sunday, October 26 I-70, St. Charles County, one eastbound lane closed until 5:30 a.m. under railroad bridge in Wentzville.  Monday, October 27 I-64, St. Louis City, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between 22nd Street and the Poplar Street Bridge. I-64, St. Louis City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between the Poplar Street Bridge and 22nd I-44, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one turn lane closed on the south outer road at Valley Park Drive. Turning traffic can use the right lane to turn. I-70, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two westbound lanes closed from Hanley to the ramp from Natural Bridge Ave. to westbound I-70 and on westbound I-70 from overpass of northbound 170 to under the overpass of the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two eastbound lanes from Airflight Drive to Hanley Road and on eastbound I-70 between the ramp from Natural Bridge Avenue to westbound I-70 and the McDonnell overpass of eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along westbound I-70 from University Blvd. to the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along eastbound I-70 from Lindbergh to McDonnell Boulevard. I-170, St. Louis County, 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., one southbound lane closed from Scudder Road to Route 115 and one lane and ramp under the westbound I-70 overpass closed. I-170, St. Louis County 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., one northbound lane closed from Route 115 to Scudder Road and one lane and ramp under the eastbound I-70 overpass and the ramp to westbound I-70. I-170, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed on Pershall Road from Hanley to Hazelwood Avenue. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from Laclede Station Rd. to Grant. Route 367, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed at St. Cyr. Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between the Missouri River and I-270. Route 370, St. Louis County, starting at 9 a.m. the eastbound ramp to Missouri Bottom Road will be closed. Route D, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed at Dielman. Route AC, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound lane closed at Parker. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70. I-64, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the westbound I-64 ramp to westbound I-70 closed. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed on the North Outer Road and Highway W in Foristell. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 94, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., one eastbound/westbound lane closed between Neal Ln. and Howell. I-70, St. Charles County, starting at 9 p.m. the temporary slip ramp for westbound north outer road at Foristell closed for 60 days. Route 370, St. Charles County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one lane eastbound closed from the Missouri River to Elm. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., southbound on ramp from Route M closed. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed between Highway B and the Washington County line. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 30, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed over Heads Creek, Dulin, Big River and Skull Bones bridges. Route 30, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot St. to Route K in Franklin County. Route A, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., various lanes closures over Route 21. Route A, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed at I-55. Tuesday, October 28 I-64, St. Louis City, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between 22nd Street and the Poplar Street Bridge. I-64, St. Louis City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between the Poplar Street Bridge and 22nd I-44, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one turn lane closed on the south outer road at Valley Park Drive. Turning traffic can use the right lane to turn. I-70, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two westbound lanes closed from Hanley to the ramp from Natural Bridge Ave. to westbound I-70 and on westbound I-70 from overpass of northbound 170 to under the overpass of the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two eastbound lanes from Airflight Drive to Hanley Road and on eastbound I-70 between the ramp from Natural Bridge Avenue to westbound I-70 and the McDonnell overpass of eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along westbound I-70 from University Blvd. to the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along eastbound I-70 from Lindbergh to McDonnell Boulevard. I-170, St. Louis County, 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., one southbound lane closed from Scudder Road to Route 115 and one lane and ramp under the westbound I-70 overpass closed. I-170, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., one northbound lane closed from Route 115 to Scudder Road and one lane and ramp under the eastbound I-70 overpass and the ramp to westbound I-70. I-170, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed on Pershall Road from Hanley to Hazelwood Avenue. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from Laclede Station Rd. to Grant. Route 367, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed at St. Cyr. Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between the Missouri River and I-270. Route D, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed at Dielman. Route AC, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound lane closed at Parker. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed on the North Outer Road and Highway W in Foristell. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 94, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., one eastbound/westbound lane closed between Neal Ln. and Howell. Route 370, St. Charles County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one lane eastbound closed from the Missouri River to Elm. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., southbound on ramp from Route M closed. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed between Highway B and the Washington County line. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 30, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed over Heads Creek, Dulin, Big River and Skull Bones bridges. Route 30, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot St. to Route K in Franklin County. Route A, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., various lanes closures over Route 21. Route A, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed at I-55. Wednesday, October 29 I-64, St. Louis City, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between 22nd Street and the Poplar Street Bridge. I-64, St. Louis City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between the Poplar Street Bridge and 22nd I-44, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one turn lane closed on the south outer road at Valley Park Drive. Turning traffic can use the right lane to turn. I-70, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two westbound lanes closed from Hanley to the ramp from Natural Bridge Ave. to westbound I-70 and on westbound I-70 from overpass of northbound 170 to under the overpass of the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two eastbound lanes from Airflight Drive to Hanley Road and on eastbound I-70 between the ramp from Natural Bridge Avenue to westbound I-70 and the McDonnell overpass of eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along westbound I-70 from University Blvd. to the ramp from Terminal 2 to eastbound I-70. I-70, St. Louis County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., rolling lane closures along eastbound I-70 from Lindbergh to McDonnell Boulevard. I-170, St. Louis County, 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., one southbound lane closed from Scudder Road to Route 115 and one lane and ramp under the westbound I-70 overpass closed. I-170, St. Louis County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., one northbound lane closed from Route 115 to Scudder Road and one lane and ramp under the eastbound I-70 overpass and the ramp to westbound I-70. I-170, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed on Pershall Road from Hanley to Hazelwood Avenue. Route 21, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,d various lane closures over I-270. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from Laclede Station Rd. to Grant. Route 367, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed at St. Cyr. Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between the Missouri River and I-270. Route D, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed at Dielman. Route AC, St. Louis County, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., one eastbound lane closed at Parker. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed on the North Outer Road and Highway W in Foristell. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 94, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., one eastbound/westbound lane closed between Neal Ln. and Howell. Route 370, St. Charles County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one lane eastbound closed from the Missouri River to Elm. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., southbound on ramp from Route M closed. Route 21, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed between Highway B and the Washington County line. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 30, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed over Heads Creek, Dulin, Big River and Skull Bones bridges. Route 30, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot St. to Route K in Franklin County. Route A, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed at I-55.  ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 09:03 Charlene Goston Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: [email protected]: (314) 624-3765 https://www.modot.org/node/78689 78689 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:50:02 +0000 Sullivan County Route N closed tomorrow for culvert replacement Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 13:50 St. Joseph, Mo. –Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing Sullivan County Route N west of Green City tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 23, for a culvert replacement. Traffic Impacts: Route N will be closed between Guard Drive and Shady Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists need to seek an alternate route during the closure. For updated roadway conditions, check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down, and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### http://traveler.modot.org/map/ Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 08:48 Katelyn Canon Sr. Communications Specialist Northwest District Email: [email protected] Phone:  816.387.2462 https://www.modot.org/node/78596 78596 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:20:02 +0000 Route 164 in Dunklin County Closed for Bridge Replacement Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 13:20 SIKESTON― Route 164 in Dunklin County will be closed as contractor crews perform a bridge replacement over Lateral Ditch 4 near Rives, Missouri.  This bridge is located between Route Y and Route NN.  Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 a.m. with completion anticipated Tuesday, April 20. The road will remain closed until the work is completed.   The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, please contact Resident Engineer Matthew Wilkerson at (573) 472-5235, MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.  ###    facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 08:12 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: [email protected] Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/78595 78595 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:50:02 +0000 Carroll County Route J closed tomorrow for milling Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:50 St. Joseph, Mo. – Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing Carroll County Route J 3 miles west of Hale tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 23, to mill a portion of the roadway. Traffic Impacts: Route J will be closed 3 miles west of Hale from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists need to seek an alternate route during the closure. For updated roadway conditions, check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down, and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### http://traveler.modot.org/map/ Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 07:42 Katelyn Canon Sr. Communications Specialist Northwest District Email: [email protected] Phone:  816.387.2462 https://www.modot.org/node/78594 78594 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:50:02 +0000 REMINDER: MoDOT KC will host Public Meeting #2 for I-70 Environmental Assessment: I-435 to 470 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:50 Meeting is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at Truman High School REMINDER: JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) is hosting a public meeting for I-70 Environmental Assessment: I-435 to I-470 as an opportunity for community engagement during the study. The project study area includes Interstate 70 (I-70) in the Kansas City metropolitan area in Jackson County between Manchester Trafficway/Interstate 435 and Interstate 470. The meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055.      In conjunction with MoDOT and in coordination with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the project team will be sharing the draft recommended alternative for the project and seeking public input. The intent of the project to is to address challenges along the I-70 corridor by:     Improving safety  Restoring and maintaining existing infrastructure  Improving accessibility and goods movement  Reducing congestion  Following the public meeting, a self-guided virtual presentation and an online survey will be available on the project webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/interstate-70-environmental-assessment-jackson. The online survey will close on November 30, 2025.  MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you require translation services or need special assistance for the meeting, please contact the team at least 48-hours in advance of the meeting, at [email protected].  Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar igualdad de acceso a este evento para todos los participantes.  Si necesita servicios de traducción o necesita asistencia especial para la reunión, por favor comuníquese con el equipo al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión:  [email protected].  For more information, please contact the project team at [email protected].   For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 07:42 Brooke Rohlfing Communications Manager Kansas City District 816-607-2153 [email protected]   https://www.modot.org/node/78593 78593 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:20:02 +0000 Route Z in Wayne County Reduced for Culvert Replacement Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:20 SIKESTON—Route Z in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.   This section of roadway is from County Road 218 to County Road 524.   Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.     ###    facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 07:13 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: [email protected] Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/78592 78592 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:20:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: New Weight Restriction Placed on Route 97/Bear Creek Bridge in Cedar Co. Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 09:20 Cedar County – Signs indicating a weight limit of 25 tons for single unit vehicles will be installed soon for a bridge on Missouri Route 97 over Bear Creek west of Jerico Springs, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. There is no reduced weight restriction for tractor trailers on this bridge. The new load posting came about during the department’s regular bridge inspection process to analyze load limitations, which have been updated per Federal Highway Administration guidance. The bridge is rated as poor and was built in 1935. The new weight limit will be in place until the bridge is replaced. No timeframe has been set to replace the bridge, at this time. Previously, there was no posted load limit on this bridge. Approximately 715 vehicles travel across the structure each day.     For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | X | Instagram |YouTube Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down Districts Involved Southwest Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 04:10 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://www.modot.org/node/78591 78591 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:20:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: New Weight Restriction Placed on Route 43/Buffalo Creek Bridge in McDonald Co. Visitor (not verified) Wed, 10/22/2025 - 09:20 McDonald County – Signs indicating a weight limit of 25 tons for single unit vehicles will be installed soon for a bridge on Missouri Route 43 over Buffalo Creek east of Tiff City, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. There is no reduced weight restriction for tractor trailers on this bridge. The new load posting came about during the department’s regular bridge inspection process to analyze load limitations, which have been updated per Federal Highway Administration guidance. The bridge is rated as fair and was built in 1930. The new weight limit will be in place until the bridge is replaced. No timeframe has been set to replace the bridge, at this time. Previously, there was no posted load limit on this bridge. Approximately 1,030 vehicles travel across the structure each day.     For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | X | Instagram |YouTube Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down Districts Involved Southwest Published On Wed, 10/22/2025 - 04:12 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-awards-17-million-unionville 292801 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:43:09 +0000 Department of Natural Resources awards $1.7 million to Unionville Karen Kremer Tue, 10/21/2025 - 17:43 Release Date Wednesday, October 22, 2025 City will make wastewater system improvementsJEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 22, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $1.7 million to the city of Unionville for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project is estimated to cost nearly $1.8 million and the city expects to complete it by February 2027.The project includes consolidating wastewater flows from two of the system’s facilities and is expected to allow the city to meet new effluent permit limitations. The upgrades will extend the system’s life and efficiency so that it can continue to serve the city well into the future.Project funding consists of a $718,000 low-interest loan and a $1 million grant through the department’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund, along with $43,987 in local funding. The department estimates that its funding will save the city’s ratepayers more than $1 million in principal and approximately $320,000 in interest over the loan’s 20-year term.“The department will continue to fund upgrades to wastewater infrastructure across Missouri to help preserve our precious water resources while keeping customers’ utility bills affordable,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources.The department’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund finances improvements to wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collection system rehabilitation and extensions, and combined sewer overflow corrections. The fund also finances security, efficiency and conservation measures. Communities that borrow from the fund benefit from the below-market interest rate and from a department project manager’s assistance throughout the project.The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.For more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/state-revolving-fund-srf.      Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email [email protected] https://dci.mo.gov/news/missouri-department-commerce-and-insurance-highlights-consumer-protections-under-medical-loss 2386 at https://dci.mo.gov Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:38:40 +0000 Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Highlights Consumer Protections Under Medical Loss Ratio and Rate Review Requirements gary.lister Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:38 JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is reminding consumers of key protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that help ensure value in health insurance coverage. Two essential tools—Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) and Health Insurance Rate Review—work together to promote transparency and accountability in the health insurance marketplace.Since 2011, insurers have been required to publicly disclose spending on medical care, quality improvement, and administrative costs such as marketing, underwriting, and executive compensation. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, manages oversight and enforcement of MLR standards.Under the ACA, health insurance issuers must report to the CMS how health insurance premium dollars are spent.  Federal law requires health insurers to spend a significant percentage of the premium consumers pay on medical care and health care quality improvement activities. This percentage, known as the Medical Loss Ratio, looks back at how health insurers spent premium dollars over the previous three years, and must meet minimum standards:80% for individual and small group markets (2–50 employees)85% for large group markets (more than 50 employees)If insurers fail to meet these benchmarks, they are required by federal law to pay consumers back.  Health insurers can do this by sending rebate checks to policyholders or providing premium credits. Employers who are owed MLR rebates are required to divide the rebate amounts with their employees based on how much the employer and the employee contribute toward the total premium.  Rebates must be paid by September 30th each year. These MLR requirements apply only to fully insured plans and exclude self-funded employer plans.In Missouri, DCI conducts annual reviews of health insurance rates to determine whether proposed premiums are “reasonable.” This forward-looking process requires carriers to evaluate experience from previous years and to submit projections for the upcoming year. Missouri’s rate review rules specifically cite MLR as a factor in assessing whether a rate is “reasonable.”Together, MLR and rate review enhance transparency and protect consumers by ensuring that premium dollars are used effectively.Access MLR data: CMS MLR Data ResourcesView Missouri’s 2026 rate filings: DCI Rate Filings PortalDCI protects Missouri consumers by overseeing the insurance industry, banks, credit unions, utilities, and various professional licensees operating in the state. For more information about the department, please visit our website at dci.mo.gov. Published Date Fri, 09/26/2025 - 07:38 https://dci.mo.gov/news/protect-your-familys-future-missouri-department-commerce-and-insurance-urges-review-insurance 2381 at https://dci.mo.gov Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:35:02 +0000 Protect your family's future: Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance urges review of insurance plans during Financial Planning Month katy.linnenbrink Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:35 Highlights importance of life insurance, helps Missourians reclaim nearly $318 million in benefitsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – October marks National Financial Planning Month, and the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) urges all Missourians to do more than just balance their budgets. DCI emphasizes that while most plans focus on savings and investments, the right insurance coverage is essential to protecting yourself, your family and your assets from the unexpected.Foundational to financial security, insurance policies such as life, health, home and auto are not merely expenses. They are strategic tools designed to provide stability during life's most challenging events. Life insurance, in particular, is critical for providing income replacement, paying off outstanding debts like mortgages, funding a child's education, and covering final expenses, all of which are crucial steps toward true financial peace of mind. “Life insurance may not be something we think about every day, but it is a key part of any sound financial plan and plays a critical role in protecting the people we love most,” DCI Director Angela Nelson said. “DCI is here to help Missourians make informed choices, whether that be understanding coverage needs and options, researching companies or locating a lost policy. Financial Planning Month is a great time to have these conversations and plan for the future.” The Unclaimed Crisis: $318 Million Matched in Missouri AloneA common financial tragedy occurs when families desperately need the benefits from a life insurance policy but don't know it exists or how to claim it. Nationally, billions of dollars in life insurance and annuity benefits go unclaimed each year because beneficiaries are unaware they were named or cannot locate the necessary paperwork.To combat this issue and help consumers reclaim these benefits, DCI collaborates with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) via the Life Insurance Policy Locator (LIPL).Since its launch in December 2016, the LIPL tool has successfully matched Missourians with nearly $318 million in life insurance policies, restoring immense financial security to families across the state.“Too often, families are unaware that they’re entitled to life insurance benefits their loved ones intended for them,” Director Nelson said. “Helping Missourians reclaim these funds is a vital part of what we do, and every dollar recovered is a reminder of the protection, comfort and stability life insurance is meant to provide.”How to Use the Life Insurance Policy LocatorThe LIPL tool is free, confidential, and easy to use for anyone who believes they may be a beneficiary of a deceased family member or loved one:Visit the Life Insurance Policy Locator online.Enter key information from the deceased's death certificate, including their Social Security number, legal name, date of birth, date of death and veteran status. You will also need to indicate your relationship to the deceased.Submit the request and receive a confirmation email.If a policy is successfully located and you are the named beneficiary, the life insurance or annuity company will contact you directly to guide you through the claims process. If no policy is found or you are not the beneficiary, you will not receive further contact.DCI encourages Missourians to take time this month to review all types of insurance coverage – including life, health, home and auto – to ensure their policies are current and align with their overall financial goals. It’s also important to keep your beneficiary information up to date and make sure loved ones know what steps to take in the event of your passing. Insurance experts are on call to help answer any questions via DCI’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390. Consumers can also visit insurance.mo.gov for more information and resources.  DCI is charged with protecting Missouri consumers through oversight of the insurance industry, banks, credit unions, utilities and various professional licensees operating in the state. For more information about the department, please visit our website at dci.mo.gov. Published Date Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:45