In the wake of one more rejection this morning from the Missouri Public Service Commission, the company trying to develop a high-voltage transmission line known as the “Grain Belt Express” to ferry new wind energy from the Midwest to the eastern U.S. has a new tool in its kit: former…

The City of Lee’s Summit is completing design for the widening of Jefferson Street from Oldham Pkwy to Persels Road.  Other improvements will include a traffic signal at the Jefferson/Persels intersection, street lighting, sidewalk, shared-use path, water line, & sewer line replacement.  Once design is complete, the City will begin…

The old railroad corridor was acquired from the Union Pacific Railroad. Before the City’s design can be completed, the exact uses of the corridor (whether a bikepath or perhaps light rail) needs to be determined. Jackson County is meeting with all relevant agencies in order to develop the requirements. The…

The city of Rolla, Missouri is continuing to from move forward with the plans to extend Highway 72 (Kingshighway) in connection with the Rolla West project. This project will require the purchase of 26-28 properties.  It will be a no-access highway extensionout to Kingshighway in the vicinity of the Buehler Park….

Some residents of University City who are unhappy with a plan from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to buy out their homes and construct storage tanks.Tuesday night a large crowd had a chance to demand answers from the agency.According to MSD about 800 homes in University City have had…

A report from Ameren Missouri that states the city of Columbia can use the company’s right of way for a proposed transmission line in north Columbia received about eight minutes of discussion from the city council Monday night as some members feel big questions about the route are still unanswered.The city paid Ameren…

P*roject Facts: Widen Jackson Street (Route 14) to five lanes between 16th Street and Finley River bridge Widen intersection of Jackson Street/Route NN/9th Street and remove 10th Street access to Route 14 Remove 4th Street access to Route NN Install new storm drains and add curb and gutter along Jackson…

Residents north of Columbia are concerned about the City’s plans to utilize existing right-of-way for a new high power transmission line.   Many people living north of Columbia say they were just learning about a possible new transmission line through their neighborhood. Source: Residents react to possible transmission line plan…

Old State Route 21 at East and West Four Ridge will be relocated to the North with roadway re-alignments at both East and West Four Ridge. Project includes the addition of acceleration and de-acceleration lanes. https://www.jeffcomo.org/uploads/Public%20Works/Additional%20Information/Public%20Information%20for%20Projects/Old%20State%20Route%2021%20at%20East%20West%20Four%20Ridge%20Intersection%20Improvements%20STP%205462%20608.pdf

The project in general will consist of adding a left turn lane from southbound Old State Route 21 onto Lions Den Road. Located at the intersection of Old Stat Route 21 and Lions Den Road in Section 28, Township 43 North, Range 5 East, Jefferson County, Missouri. https://www.jeffcomo.org/uploads/Public%20Works/Additional%20Information/Public%20Information%20for%20Projects/Old%20State%20Route%2021%20at%20Lions%20Den%20Intersection%20STP%205462%20607.pdf

Antire Road at Williams Creek Road Intersection Improvements. The project in general will consist of a realignment of the intersection. The purpose is to eliminate the “S” curve on Antire and bring Williams Creek into Antire at an acceptable approach angle(80 degrees). In addition, vertical geometric improvements will be made…

Public comment is being sought on the proposed new route for the 100-mile Mark Twain Transmission Project across five counties in Northeast Missouri. Source: Public input sought on new route for Mark Twain Transmission Project

The Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois is taking another pass at the Mark Twain Transmission Project, announcing Monday morning a new route for the proposed 345,000-volt transmission line that would largely use existing right-of-way of the Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative and Ameren Missouri. The announcement was made during a…

On April 13, 2017, MoDOT announced that the Federal Highway Administration has made a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the I-270 North Project (Job Number J6I3020).  This means that MoDOT will not be required to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) as a condition to obtaining federal funding…

The fight over the Mark Twain Transmission Project will go all the way to the Missouri Supreme Court, if Ameren has its way.Online court records show the company asked on Wednesday to have its appeal heard before the state’s highest court. The utility was Source: Ameren asks to send Mark…