Columbia Public Works

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GOOD NEWS, COLUMBIA: The intersection of Conley Road and Business Loop 70 is OPEN as scheduled, and the roundabout is in use. Learn more: modot.org/node/89453

Proposed speed hump locations on Whitegate Drive are shown below near Columbia Crossings, Colonial Court and Squire Court. Review the conceptual traffic calming plan and share feedback at the public meeting May 27, 6-7 p.m., City Hall Room 1A. More at BeHeard.CoMo.gov/Whitegate-Driv….

The City of Columbia is hiring! City employment comes with an excellent compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, education and retirement benefits and more! View up-to-date salaries and job descriptions at ow.ly/fuR850Uzmmy

National Public Works Week is May 17-23! This year’s theme is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community.” From streets and sidewalks to transit, traffic and parking, Public Works helps keep Columbia moving every day. Pictured: Assistant Director Lee White. #NPWW

Join us Friday, May 22, at noon for Columbia's State of the City address with City Manager De'Carlon Seewood at City Hall or watch live: gocolumbiamo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph… 📍 #ColumbiaMO #StateOfTheCity #WeAreCoMo

🚍 Go COMO will restore full fixed-route weekday bus service Tuesday, May 26, with buses operating across all six routes approximately every 45 minutes. Read the press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

Whitegate Drive has been identified as having vehicles operating at speeds higher than desirable. A second informal open house meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in Room 1A of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway. Read the press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

SCHEDULE UPDATE: Due to weather, the ramp from Rangeline Street to westbound I-70 and the ramp from westbound I-70 to Providence Road will now be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, to 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, for crews to set temporary barriers. modot.org/node/89120

The Providence Road overpass over I-70 is CLOSING May 29 through October 2026. During demolition of the overpass, 9 p.m. May 29 through 9 a.m. May 31, I-70 traffic will be narrowed to one lane with no access to or from Providence Road. Expect delays. modot.org/node/89119

BOONE CO OEM: Flood Warning issued May 18 at 9:59AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

🤔 What’s the Law on… Wednesday 🤔 What’s the law on the minimum age you must be to obtain a motorcycle permit❓❓❓ You may apply for a temporary motorcycle instruction permit at 15 1/2 years of age (15 years and 182 days). ✅Now you know!!!

ATTN COLUMBIA: The ramp from Rangeline Street to westbound I-70 and the ramp from westbound I-70 to Providence Road will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, May 18, to 2 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, for crews to set temporary barriers. Learn more: modot.org/node/89024

For one day the week of May 18, the westbound lane of West Rollins Road near Scott Boulevard will close for concrete roadway repairs. Work will take place on the first clear weather day between Monday and Thursday. Expect delays. Read the press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

May 18-June 5, Ameren Missouri will replace a six-inch gas main under Rollins Street just west of its intersection with South College Avenue. Work will close Rollins Street and the west crosswalk of South College Avenue. Read the full press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

Portions of South Sixth Street and East Stewart Road will close starting Monday, May 18, for construction of MU’s new Engineering Innovation Center. Some roads and sidewalks will stay closed until March 31, 2028. Read the full press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

From May 18 to early August, hourly parking will not be available at Eighth and Walnut Plaza Parking Garage while a summer maintenance project takes place. Read the full press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

Ward 3, let’s talk. 💬 This month’s discussion will focus on the Improve I-70 project, with City Public Works staff and representatives from the Missouri Department of Transportation available to answer questions. 📍 602 Legion Ln 🔗 RSVP: forms.gle/BTtkVeAjQY1gdw…

The webpage for the City’s new Median Safety Ordinance, going into effect July 1, is up and running. All information regarding the ordinance and the areas affected is available on our website. Please visit como.gov/police/median-… for more information

The City of Columbia is hiring! City employment comes with an excellent compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, education and retirement benefits and more! View up-to-date salaries and job descriptions at ow.ly/fuR850Uzmmy