The new Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport opened with a ribbon-cutting attended by Missouri Governor and officials. The bridge aims to alleviate congestion on I-70.

Lane closures on U.S. 169 southbound for barrier wall enhancements are expected to complete by December 20, and MoDOT advises motorists to be cautious in work zones.

MoDOT will close Route HH in Hickory County for pipe replacement from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 11, affecting the area between County Road 346 and 365 Loop.

MoDOT announces a closure of Ladue Road under I-270 for girder placement from Dec 13-16. Detours via I-64 and Ballas Road for eastbound traffic, and via I-270 and Olive Boulevard for westbound traffic, are suggested.

MoDOT plans a temporary road closure on Route HH in Hickory County on December 11 for pipe replacement, affecting traffic between County Road 346 and County Road 365 Loop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MoDOT announces lane closures for bridge work on I-70 at Belleau Creek which may cause delays. Construction starts December 9th with varying operational hours throughout the week, and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

Westbound I-70 will have a lane closure from Lister Ave. to 18th Street in the Bay Area from Dec. 10-12 for geotechnical work, affecting traffic from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

The Ladue Road under I-270 in St. Louis will be closed for bridge work from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9, with recommended detours via I-64, Ballas Road, Olive Boulevard, and Coeur De Ville Drive.

MoDOT will conduct lane closures on I-70 and I-64 in Missouri for survey work related to the Improve I-70 Project #2, beginning the week of December 8.

The Manchester and Taylor Roadways Improvement Project in Wildwood starts December 2nd with the goal of upgrading infrastructure, enhancing safety, and ensuring ADA compliance. Temporary lane closures are expected during construction.

The boil water advisory for several St. Louis neighborhoods has been lifted with no signs of water contamination.

Boeing has laid off 111 mechanics in the St. Louis area due to production pauses on the 777X jet and aims to reduce its workforce by 10%. Local agencies are offering support to the impacted workers.

Beck's has begun construction of a new soybean processing facility in New Madrid, Missouri, creating 17 jobs and aiming to strengthen the local agricultural supply chain.