by admin | Jun 15, 2009 | Transportation
The State Transportation Department (MoDOT) hopes Missourians are understanding when they see construction zones that are abandoned during periods of heavy rain. MoDOT’s Kristi Jamison says severe weather can be very dangerous for work crews. "Normally...
by admin | May 20, 2009 | Politics / Govt
The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging Gov. Jay Nixon to veto Senate Bill 202, which would repeal Missouri’s motorcycle helmet law. “Nine to one. That’s the ratio by which Missourians support the state law requiring motorcyclists to wear...
by admin | May 13, 2009 | Transportation
The Missouri Department of Transportation has a few huge projects in its 5-year plan. MoDOT Director Pete Rahn says there’s never enough money as thereare projects that need to be completed. Out of the $31 billionin unmet needs in Missouri, MoDOT’s newest...
by admin | May 4, 2009 | Transportation
Rain this weekend caused flash flooding in portions of Missouri, closing some roads. The rain has eased, yet some roads remain closed. The Missouri Department of Transportation reports local flooding has caused the closing of a few roads in central, eastern and...
by admin | Apr 27, 2009 | Transportation
As the chairman of the Missouri Highways and TransportationCommission completes his second month on the job, he reflects on thedepartments successes and challenges. Mike Kehoe, after serving four years on the commission, took the lead as chairman at the...