Missouri Department of Transportation

Construction on I-70 began in 2024, with the first section covering the stretch of highway between Columbia and Kingdom City.

The National Weather Service says 2 to 4 inches of snow could fall in the St. Louis region Monday.

The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday there have been nearly 750 highway fatalities so far this year.

Missouri Department of Transportation leaders say they’re taking steps to better prepare for winter storms despite ongoing low staffing.

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently approved $1.7 million of general revenue funds for an extra run of the Amtrak River Runner starting in April 2026.

Forecasters predict the snow will fall until midnight and 3 a.m., tapering off first in the west and later in the east.

Forecasters say snow totals were on the lower end of what was expected, but the evening commute could still be slick.

St. Louis officials say they’re finally plowing residential streets with the help of other city departments. Missouri Department of Transportation officials say road crews also had several challenges that hindered speedy snow removal in the St. Louis area over the past week.

Ed Hassinger is replacing director Patrick McKenna, who left in September.

The Missouri Department of Transportation is expanding I-70 to three lanes each way, with the first 20-mile section expected to be completed by the end of 2027.