Columbia Public Works

From 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, March 23, Columbia Public Works Street division crews will perform road work on Rogers Street in front of Jefferson Middle School to replace a failed section of asphalt. One lane will be closed. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.

From 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 23, Schuyler and Company LLC will be cleaning the exterior windows of the Fifth and Walnut Parking Garage. Sidewalk, alley and parking closures will be needed. Check the press release for more information at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

Happy spring! 🌼 Here's a handy to-do list this season. ⤵️

Deputy Fire Chief John Ambra speaks to media at the meeting, which will continue until 6:30 p.m.

Reminder: Public Works will host a meeting TODAY on the proposed Fire Station No. 5 replacement. 🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m. 📍 City Hall, Room 1C Stop by to learn more and share feedback. Can't attend? Leave a comment at BeHeard.CoMo.gov/fire-station-5.

The City of Columbia will hold a public meeting on Thursday to discuss potential improvements. kbia.org/kbia-news/2026…

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

Need a reason to buckle up? We’ve got plenty — from major to minor.

The best treasure this St. Patrick’s Day isn’t gold — it’s a sober driver. Plan your safe ride home and keep the celebration going! 💚 Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

ATTN COLUMBIA: Core drilling operations will narrow westbound I-70 to one lane to the west of U.S. Route 63 on Wednesday, March 18. Motorists are asked to use caution and pay extra attention through the work zones.

There will be single lane closures for road work on North Garth Avenue and South Fairview Road March 23-27. During construction, flaggers will be present to assist traffic through the open lane. Read more at the full press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

GOOD NEWS: The new U.S. Route 63 underpass from Conley Road in Columbia is now OPEN. Learn more: modot.org/node/85069

Add your voice to the project! Join City of Columbia, The Loop CID and MoDOT staff as we discuss the Business Loop improvement plan, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Held at the Boone Electric Co-Op, 1413 Rangeline Street. View improvement concepts and meet the project team!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the SAFE way and plan for a sober ride. 🍀🚗 Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

🚨🛑🚧REMINDER for Columbia: East New Haven Rd to CLOSE Monday, 3/16 – early June, weather permitting. US Rte 63 NB off-ramp to remain open, but is scheduled to close 4/8. NB on-ramp will remain open as long as possible, but will also close. More info: modot.org/node/84418

RESCHEDULED: I-70 Drive Southeast from just west of Woodridge Drive to Glenstone Drive is now set to close on March 23 for approximately 10 months. Motorists will be directed around the closure via Keene Street and St. Charles Road. Learn more: modot.org/node/84911

March 17-19, the alley between South Ninth and Tenth streets, located between Cherry and Locust streets, will temporarily close. Crews will repair drainage infrastructure to prevent water from collecting on the sidewalk. Read more on the press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressrelea….

ATTN COLUMBIA: The ramp onto eastbound I-70 from St. Charles Road in Columbia is CLOSED as crews make emergency pavement repairs to eastbound I-70. The ramp is expected to reopen Friday evening, March 13. Learn more: modot.org/node/84907

ATTN COLUMBIA: One lane of eastbound I-70 in Columbia is closed at St. Charles Road, near mile marker 131, for emergency pavement repairs. The lane is expected to reopen Friday evening, March 13. Learn more: modot.org/node/84904

HEADS UP COLUMBIA: The intersection of Conley Road and Business Loop 70 in Columbia will be CLOSED for 60 days starting March 23. Local businesses will remain accessible, but through traffic will need to use an alternate route. Learn more: modot.org/node/84835