Resurfacing of US 69 in Daviess County is taking place, from Route C to north of I-35. MoDOT reports the Contractor has completed the concrete patching and plan to begin paving this week, weather permitting. Motorists will be directed through the work zone by flaggers and a pilot car. Workers will be present during daylight hours, Monday through Saturday, weather […]
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The bridge crossing US 36 at Hamilton was struck by a high-profile vehicle Wednesday. The Highway 13 bridge was already damaged in a crash that happened last September. Damages from Wednesday’s crash have caused MoDOT to reduce traffic on the bridge to a single lane. MoDOT reported inspectors are evaluating the damage and have narrowed the bridge to one lane […]
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One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident near Hamilton Friday evening. The Missouri State High Patrol says the crash occurred Friday at 5:20 pm on Westbound 36 two miles west 0f Hamilton. A car driven by 61-year-old Brad James of Kidder was in the driving lane and a Semi was in the passing lane driven by a 41-year-old from […]
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The public is urged to use caution when driving in the area where street crews are working, whether it is removing snow or patching potholes, drivers should slow down and pay attention. City Administrator Darin Chappell says one accident has occurred that left a street department worker injured. Chappell says slow down, use caution, and give the crews room to […]
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Scrub Seal projects on Highway 13 in Caldwell and Daviess Counties will begin Thursday. The Missouri Department of Transportation says the work from Bethany to the Ray County line is set to begin. This portion of the project begins at the north and works south. Work on the section from Bethany to near Gallatin will continue through around August 10th. […]
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The Missouri Highway Patrol will be out in force for the Memorial Day weekend. The special enforcement, Operation C.A.R.E, runs today through Monday evening. C.A.R.E stands for Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort. During Operation C.A.R.E Troopers will be watching for all traffic violations and will be especially vigilant regarding distracted driving, impaired driving, aggressive driving, excessive speed, and seat belt […]
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Road work for both on-going projects and new work is scheduled for next week by the Missouri Department of Transportation Construction Crews. In Livingston County Work continues on bridge rehabilitation projects on Route 65 over the Grand River, through late November, and the Thompson River Bridge on Route 190 also through late November Caldwell County Route 36 will have a […]
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Re-decking of two bridges near Chillicothe begins next week. MoDOT Resident Engineer James Gillespie says the projects to re-deck the US 65 bridge over the Grand River, south of Chillicothe, and the 190 bridge over the Thompson River, west of Chillicothe, will begin with relocating a road or driveway that is very near the end of the bridges. Gillespie says […]
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Traffic stops were the highlight of Chillicothe Police Activity on Tuesday. Officers cited drivers for failing to register a motor vehicle in the 1200 block of North Washington, at Woodrow and Third and the 1000 block of South Washington, Traffic stops were made for expired registration in the 700 block of Polk, for failing to stop at a red light […]
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The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office recently utilized Missouri Traffic Safety Grants to protect the county citizens and motorists. Sheriff Steve Cox said two deputies were assigned to focus on Highways 36, 65 and 190 for enforcement of any and all hazardous moving violations. A total of ten vehicles were stopped that included two speeding citations, three arrests made including driving […]
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