Roadwork, permit, and voting deadlines approach in March | The Locally Times
MoDOT plans roadwork from Feb. 23-March 6 without naming roads, while deadlines for environmental permits, FAFSA, and absentee voting also approach.
## Roadwork Schedule Lacks Specifics The Missouri Department of Transportation announced general highway maintenance for the Northeast Missouri region, scheduled from February 23 through March 6, 2026. A February 20 notice issued from Hannibal does not specify which highways will be affected, the nature of the work, or the extent of potential closures. The MoDOT document states that all road closure and planned roadwork information is available on the department's Traveler information system, but the announcement does not provide a direct link or summary of projects. ## Environmental Permit Deadlines The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has set early March deadlines for public comment on two draft air operating permits. Public comment for a draft intermediate operating permit for Consolidated Grain and Barge Scott City is open until March 1, 2026. A separate comment period for Superior Industrial Solutions Inc. runs until March 8, 2026. According to the public notices for both permits, no public meeting or hearing is scheduled. Separately, Cole County Public Works issued a public notice that it will submit an application by April 1, 2026, to renew its comprehensive permit for municipal separate storm sewer systems under the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The State Technical College of Missouri has moved its priority deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to April 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 academic year. The college’s financial aid records state that eligible students who apply by this priority deadline are guaranteed a financial aid award. on February 26, 2026.