Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission

10/16/2025

October 16, 2025

NOW OPEN: Lafayette Co. Route Y bridge over I-70 near Emma

LAFAYETTE COUNTY – The Lafayette County Route Y bridge over Interstate 70 near Emma (Exit 62) is now open. The bridge was closed for replacement in April 2025 and was completed ahead of schedule on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

This project was funded through MoDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) but had been absorbed into the greater Statewide Improve I-70 Program which will coordinate closely with other I-70 projects the across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville.

For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70. For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.

The safety and economic prosperity of Missourians depends, in part, on an I-70 that grows along with the state and nation. That’s why the Missouri Department of Transportation is working to improve I-70. Today, many portions of the facility are strained beyond capacity and outdated interchange d...

10/10/2025

Area maintenance work for Oct. 13-17

JOHNSON COUNTY

• Crews will conduct flagging operations on MO 131 starting at MO 2 to 700rd on Tues., Oct 14. from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for patching work.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

09/30/2025

Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission is seeking a full-time Fiscal Officer to oversee accounting, purchasing, and fiscal management functions under the supervision of the Executive Director. The position is responsible for financial administration, payroll, personnel records, benefits management, purchasing, and preparation of financial statements and reports for the commission, district, and funding agencies. Duties also include developing budgets alongside the Executive Director, maintaining internal controls, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with program and grant requirements. This role requires strong organizational and financial management skills, with the ability to support both daily operations and long-term fiscal planning.

For an application and more information, visit www.TrailsRPC.org or call our office at 660-463-7934 or email Christopher Hess at [email protected].

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09/26/2025

Area maintenance work for Sept. 29 - Oct. 3

SALINE COUNTY

Route E between Missouri Highway 41 and Route H: flagging operations on Monday, Sept. 29, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Route J between Pettis County line and end of state maintenance: flagging operations on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Route AE between Route J and Cooper County line: flagging operations on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

09/25/2025

Lane closures scheduled on US-50 west of K**b Noster for bridge project prep-work, Sept. 29 - Nov. 1


JOHNSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation be closing the left lane on U.S. Highway 50 eastbound and westbound between Johnson County Route P and Missouri Highway 23 from Monday., Sept. 29 until Saturday, Nov. 1. Crews will be constructing crossovers in the median that will be utilized during the US-50 westbound bridge rehabilitation project over Clear Creek. That project is scheduled to begin in 2026. All work is weather permitting.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

09/23/2025

Keeping your Teen Driver Safe with First Impact-Waverly City Hall

Teens aged 15-19 have the highest crash risk of any age group on the road. Teens are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash and the risk is highest during the first 30-90 days of independent driving. First Impact is a FREE 60-90 minute program to introduce parents accompanied with their teens to the risks new teen drivers face and will provide parents with the tools to monitor, coach, and support their teen driver to reduce the risk of fatalities and injuries of teen drivers by 20-40%

The program is free but registration is required. This event is designed for parents and teens to enjoy together, and grandparents and guardians are also invited. to register, please visit, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ea5a92ca3fdc16-57893326-keeping #/

Date: 10/21/2025 (Tue.)
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Location:
Waverly City Hall
111 E Kelling Ave
Waverly, MO 64096

09/19/2025

Area maintenance work for Sept. 22-26

LAFAYETTE COUNTY

Route UU between Missouri Highway 23 and end of state maintenance: flagging operation with pilot cars on Monday., Sept. 22, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Route N between U.S. Highway 24 and end of state maintenance: flagging operation with pilot cars on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and Wednesday, Sept. 24, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Route F between Missouri Highway 20 and Cottonwood Rd.: flagging operation on Thursday, Sept. 25, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., for pavement repair.

Route FF at various locations between Missouri Highway 131 and Missouri Highway 13: flagging operations with pilot cars from Monday, Sept. 22, until Friday, Sept. 26, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for pavement repair.

SALINE COUNTY

Route F between Route O and Route M: flagging operation on Monday, Sept. 22, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Route O: flagging operations, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for seal coating.

• Wednesday, Sept. 23: between Route F and Route C
• Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25: between Route C and Missouri Highway 240

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

09/12/2025

September 12, 2025

Area maintenance work for Sept. 15-19

JOHNSON COUNTY

Route BB between Missouri Business Highway 13 and Route F: flagging operation from Monday, Sept. 15 until Thursday, Sept. 18, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for pavement repair work.

SALINE COUNTY

Route T between U.S. Highway 65 and end of state maintenance: flagging operation on Monday, Sept. 15, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Missouri Highway 122 between Missouri Highway 41 and end of state maintenance: flagging operation on Monday, Sept. 15, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.
Route F: flagging operations from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for seal coating.

• Tuesday, Sept. 16: between MO-41 and Route O
• Wednesday, Sept. 17: between Route O and Route M

Route M between Route F and Missouri Highway 240: flagging operations on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

09/05/2025

September 05, 2025

Maintenance work for Sept. 8-12

JOHNSON COUNTY

Route V between Missouri Highway 13 to end of state maintenance: flagging operation on Monday, Sept. 8, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m, for pavement repair.

Route BB between Missouri Business Highway 13 and Route F: flagging operation from Tuesday, Sept. 9 until Thursday, Sept. 11, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for pavement repair work.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY

Route N between U.S. Highway 24 and end of state maintenance: road closed on Monday, Sept. 8, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., for pavement repair work.

Route AA between Missouri Highway 23 and Johnsons Crove Rd.: flagging operations on Tuesday., Sept. 9, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., for pavement repair work.

Route TT between Jackson County line and Route OO: flagging operations from Tuesday, Sept. 9 until Thursday, Sept. 11, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., for seal coating.

Route E between Benton Lane and Brush Creek Rd.: full closure on Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for culvert replacement work.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

08/28/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission is looking for a Part-Time Homeland Security Planner to join our team!

This role will play a key part in supporting regional homeland security efforts through grant administration, planning, coordination, and collaboration with the Missouri Department of Public Safety, as well as other federal, state, and local agencies. Together, we work to strengthen community safety, security, and preparedness across our region by supporting our emergency managment agencies.

If you’re dedicated to public safety and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

📩 Learn more and apply today at 👉

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08/26/2025

August 26, 2025

I-70 ramp closure and flagging operation on Old 40 Hwy in Bates City for pavement work, Aug. 28


LAFAYETTE COUNTY – Crews will be closing the ramp from Old Highway 40 to Interstate 70 eastbound in Bates City as well as conducting a flagging operation on Old Hwy 40 just east of Lafayette County Route D on Thursday, Aug. 28, from approximately 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., for pavement repair work. All work is weather permitting.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

08/26/2025

August 25, 2025

Lane closures on US-50 in Johnson Co. for intersection improvements, Sept. 2 - Oct. 27, 2025

JOHNSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing the left lane on U.S. Highway 50 eastbound and westbound between the Johnson County Routes W and Z intersection and County Rd. 1501 from Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Crews will be constructing intersection improvements, including the addition of J-turns and removal of median crossovers. The project is scheduled to be completed in Dec. 2025. More information about the project can be found at the project webpage: U.S. Route 50 Intersection Improvements in Johnson County | Missouri Department of Transportation. All work is weather permitting.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).