Ashland Aldermen Convene Tuesday; MoDOT Roadwork Impacts State | The Locally Times
Ashland's city council meets Tuesday, as MoDOT closes roads for culvert replacements and kicks off major I-70 expansion.
Missouri commuters face a week of significant road disruptions as the Department of Transportation launches major infrastructure projects and critical maintenance statewide. Amidst this extensive state-level activity, Ashland's Board of Aldermen is scheduled to convene Tuesday, April 7, for its regular session, though the specific agenda items for the local meeting have not yet been released. ## Local Governance Update Ashland's Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. While city records confirm the session, the specific agenda items for discussion remain undisclosed. Residents interested in the proceedings should monitor city announcements for further details. Meanwhile, the Cole County Fire Protection District Board of Directors is set to hold its monthly meeting the following week, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The session will take place in the Administration Building Board Room. ## State Road Closures Begin Missouri drivers should prepare for multiple road closures and maintenance operations initiated by the Department of Transportation this week. In Sullivan County, Route ZZ is scheduled to close from Route E to Brick Drive on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for a culvert replacement. A similar culvert replacement project will affect Boone County, with Missouri Route 124 closing from Route NN to Route YY beginning Monday, April 6, 2026. Beyond these specific closures, MoDOT crews will conduct general maintenance throughout the Kansas City region from Monday, April 6, through Saturday, April 11, 2026. This work includes nightly lane closures on Interstate 70 near downtown Kansas City, running from Monday, April 6, until Friday, April 10, to facilitate earthwork for the ongoing Improve I-70 project. Mid-Missouri residents can also expect general highway maintenance and construction work, potentially involving lane closures, from Monday, April 6, through Sunday, April 12, 2026. ## Major Infrastructure Projects Advance In addition to immediate roadwork, MoDOT is pushing forward with major infrastructure initiatives across the state. The department plans a public open house to inform residents about upcoming improvements along Interstate 44 in Laclede County, specifically targeting the section between the Missouri Route 133 and Route F interchanges. This engagement aims to gather community input on the future developments. milestone was reached last Friday, April 3, 2026, with the ceremony for the Improve I-70: Boonville to Rocheport project. MoDOT, joined by contractors Capital Paving & Construction and Burns & McDonnell, officially commenced this major undertaking, underscoring the state's continued investment in its key transportation corridors.