Columbia Missouri Public Works

Crews reported at 7 a.m., replacing the night shift, to continue responding to winter weather. Accumulation totals is forecast to be between 3-6 inches. Crews are focusing on priority routes. Extreme cold temperatures reduce the effectiveness of road treatments, so slick areas may be expected. Whenever snow accumulates more than 2 inches, vehicles parked on designated snow routes must be moved off of the roadway. While we're currently just under 2 inches of accumulation, we ask that individuals start to move vehicles off of designated routes now to assist our drivers in plowing more efficiently. Full press release: https://bit.ly/3u3yiFG

We're currently just below 2 inches accumulated in Columbia, but more snow is expected. Whenever snow accumulates more than 2 inches, any vehicle parked on a designated snow route must be moved off of the roadway. This ordinance allows plow drivers the space needed to do their work quickly and safely. We encourage individuals to move vehicles off of priority routes now to assist us in clearing roadway more efficiently. To be notified when it snows 2 inches or more, please sign up for alerts at Nixle.com or by texting COLUMBIAPW to 888-777

Mid-Missouri will continue to see extremely dangerous cold conditions this week. The City of Columbia will extend its temporary overnight warming center through... the evening of Thursday, Feb. 18. The center, located at Wabash Bus Station, 126 N. 10th St., is open from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each evening. The overnight warming center serves as a resource for individuals unable to access local emergency shelter services. Learn more: https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=7294 See more

Plow crews reported at 7 a.m. today in anticipation of winter weather. Snow is currently forecast to last through Monday evening with accumulation totals ranging from 3-6 inches. With road treatments being less effective due to extreme cold temperatures, expect slick areas. Crews will focus on plowing and treating priority routes. Full press release: https://bit.ly/3b2Poel

We're currently monitoring the possibility for light snow flurries to develop tonight through early Saturday. Due to the wind, the snow from flurries will likely disperse, but isolated slick spots may develop. We're still monitoring the forecast for the anticipated winter weather beginning Sunday as accumulation totals are currently unknown.

***POST IS OUTDATED*** There is growing confidence that widespread snowfall accumulations will impact the central portion of the country over the weekend and in...to early next week. Many locations around the St. Louis area will see at least 2 inches of a light, powdery snowfall, especially along and south of I-44 in MO and along and south of I-70 in Illinois. #mowx #ilwx #stlwx #snow See more

We're hiring! The City of Columbia is hiring an Engineering Technician in Public Works. View the job description and apply: https://www.gocomojobs.com/postings/23252

We're hiring! The City of Columbia is hiring a Parking Meter Repair Assistant in Public Works. View the job description and apply: https://www.gocomojobs.com/postings/23253

A 10 person crew will report at 7 p.m. tonight in anticipation of possible flurries up to 1/2 inch accumulation. Be aware of slick pavement conditions for your morning commute if precipitation occurs. If you have to drive, remember to leave early and go slow! http://CoMoSnow.com

Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 16, Viking Corp, contractor for AT&T will be installing small cell wireless facilities at four separate locations. Lane restrictions and sidewalk closures are necessary to complete the work and will take place each day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. Work is scheduled to be complete by Wednesday, Dec. 23, weather permitting.The locations impacted are listed below: Westbound lane of West Green Meadows between Forum Boulevard and Club Me...adows Drive, and the sidewalk on the north side of the street. Northbound lane of Burrwood Drive between Rollingwood Drive and La Rail Drive and the sidewalk on the east side of the street. Southbound lane of Lemone Industrial Boulevard between Maguire Boulevard and New Haven Road. Closure of the west southbound lane of Forum Boulevard between Woodrail Avenue and Doral Drive and the sidewalk on the west side of the street. Two-way traffic is to remain in place at all times with minimum 10' lane widths. Motorists, and nonmotorized transportation users are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the work zone. Pedestrians should follow the traffic control dev to the other side of the street.

A 24-person City of Columbia Public Works plow crew reported at 7 a.m., Jan. 15, replacing the night shift, to continue responding to winter weather. Isolated snow showers are expected to continue throughout the day with wind gusts up to 40 mph causing low visibility. Crews will focus on first and second priority routes which can be found on our website at CoMo.gov/comosnow/priority-snow-routes/. As winter weather can be unpredictable, residents are encouraged to closely monitor the forecast and changing road conditions throughout the mid-Missouri area. Motorists are advised to drive with caution.

Public works is currently monitoring the forecast for possible isolated light snow showers tonight. We've pretreated bridge decks and will continue to monitor the weather. Slick spots could occur with pavement temperatures dropping below freezing, so we encourage residents to closely monitor the forecast and drive with winter weather awareness.

Most forecasters have taken the snow mixing in with the rain out of the forecast for Saturday night. At this point, pavement temperatures are forecast to stay above freezing. It is possible that spotty slick spots could occur. Pavement temperatures will likely fall below freezing overnight Sunday through Monday morning. Precipitation is not expected at that time, though early morning frost is possible. ... As always be aware of the weather forecast, and drive slow if winter weather is a possibility. Have a nice weekend!

P.C.E, contractor for the City of Columbia Parking Utility, will begin making repairs to the soffit on the Eighth and Cherry Parking Garage, 14 S. Eighth St., beginning Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 a.m. The soffit is the panel on the underside of the roof that helps connect and seal the roof to the wall. Part of the soffit has come undone and presents a seal issue. The work will require closure of the sidewalk and parking lane adjacent to the parking garage on South Eighth Street and Cherry Street. Work is scheduled to be completed on Friday, Dec. 18 by 7 p.m., weather permitting.

Public Works plow crews will report at 11 p.m. tonight in anticipation of winter weather occurring overnight. We will continue to monitor the forecast for future responses. We encourage monitoring the forecast for changing conditions, and driving cautiously during your morning commute as road slickness may be expected.

Beginning Monday, Jan. 18 at 7 a.m. Rhad A Baker Construction LLC, contractor for City of Columbia Stormwater and Sewer Utilities will begin work on the Garth at Oak Tower Storm Drain and North Garth Sewer Replacement Projects. The work will require a complete closure of the intersection of North Garth Avenue and Sexton Road, and the closure of North Garth Avenue between Lynn Street and Sexton Road. Traffic will be directed to detour around the work zone via temporary traffic control devices. The work is expected to be completed by July, weather permitting. Motorists, pedestrians and nonmotorized transportation users are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the work zone. Press release and location diagram: https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=7248

Happy Halloween, Boone County! Drive-thru trick-or-treating is a low risk way to enjoy Halloween. Our guidance team has worked with numerous businesses and orga...nizations to help ensure their events are as safe as possible during the pandemic. Here are a few of the drive-thru Halloween events that are taking place this weekend. To learn more about making your events/gatherings COVID Aware visit https://www.como.gov//busi/gatherings-events-and-seasonal/

Beginning Monday, Nov. 2 the top floors of the Fifth and Walnut, North Fifth Street and East Walnut Street, and Short Street, 1110 E. Walnut St., parking garages will be closed to all vehicular traffic and parking. A chain will be placed to prevent vehicles from accessing and parking on the top floors and to divert traffic through the cut-through to bypass the top floors altogether. Keeping the top floors clear of vehicles greatly aids the Parking Utility staff in combating s...now events. Any vehicles parked on the top floor during this period may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense. Staff has determined there are sufficient spaces on lower levels to account for any displacement during this time. The top floors are scheduled to be reopened for parking on Monday, March 15, 2021, weather permitting. Parking Utility would like to thank all patrons for their cooperation during this time.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, Viking Corp, contractor for AT&T will be installing small cell wireless facilities at four separate locations. Lane restrictions and sidewalk closures are necessary to complete the work and will take place each day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. Work is scheduled to be complete by Monday, Nov. 9, weather permitting.The locations impacted are listed below: Northbound lane of Oak Street between Unity Drive and Lincoln Drive. Eastbound l...ane of Donnelly Avenue between West Boulevard North and Hardin Street including the sidewalk on the south side of the street. Eastbound lane of West Worley Street between Clinkscales Road and Hunt Avenuve including the sidewalk on the south side of the street. Westbound lane of West Worley Street between West Boulevard North and Pershing Road including the sidewalk on the north side of the street. Two-way traffic is to remain in place at all times, with minimum 10' lane widths. Motorists, and nonmotorized transportation users are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the work zone. Pedestrians should follow the traffic control dev to the other side of the street.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m., Ridenhour Directional Drilling, contractor for Socket Telecom, plans to install new fiber optic cables on existing City of Columbia utility poles. This will result in lane closures along East Saint Charles Road between North Keene Street and Elderbrook Drive. The work associated with the closure is scheduled to be completed by Tuesday, Nov. 3, by 4 p.m., weather permitting. Two-way traffic will be maintained utilizing temporary traffic control and flaggers. Motorists, pedestrians and nonmotorized transportation users are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the work zone.

Due to weather conditions, the contractor has rescheduled this closure. Jackson Street will be closed between Business Loop 70 West and Mikel Street from Monday, Nov. 9 through Wednesday, Nov. 11, weather permitting. Then, Sexton Road will be closed between Business Loop 70 West and Mikel Street from Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Friday, Nov. 13, weather permitting.

The City of Columbia Public Works department is requesting public feedback regarding the Wabash Drive extension project. As part of the City’s public involvement process for capital projects, and due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, Public Works is holding an online interested parties (IP) meeting from Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 13 at CoMo.gov/publicworks/wabash-drive-extension. This project would extend Wabash Drive to Paris Road (Route B) to allow right o...ut turning movements onto Paris Road. The overall goal of the project is to help reduce traffic at the intersections of Oakland Gravel Road and Vandiver Drive and Vandiver Drive and Paris Road and to provide increased connectivity in the area. Construction of this project is currently scheduled to begin in 2021. Investment for this project is estimated at $125,000 paid from the 2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) sales tax. The online comment period will run from Nov. 2 to Nov. 13. During this time, citizens may review preliminary plans, contact Public Works staff with questions and comments and complete the IP Comment Form. Public Works staff may be contacted via the City’s number at 573.874.2489 or via email at [email protected]. The completed IP comment form may be submitted via email or mailed to the City of Columbia Public Works Department, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri 65205. Please include Wabash Drive extension project in the subject line.

We're hiring! The City of Columbia is hiring a Transit Maintenance Assistant in Public Works/Go COMO Transit. View the job description and apply: https://www.gocomojobs.com/postings/22653

Remember to vote next Tuesday! Check to see if your polling location is near a Go COMO fixed route. Remember, fares are free.

Drizzle and rain is forecast to continue throughout the day, with some potential snow and wintry mix mixing in at various times. Pavement temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing, but cautious winter weather driving is recommended. While we don't currently anticipate the need to activate crews, we will continue to monitor the weather and may activate a crew response at some point during the day or overnight. Temperatures might dip to at or below freezing for a very brief period Tuesday morning. Depending on when the rain ends and ongoing drying of pavement, spotty slick conditions might develop. We recommend everyone take appropriate precautions and pay particular attention near elevated surfaces and bridge decks.

The LeRoy Anderson Salt Dome is FULL at 5,000 tons of salt! While there’s currently a chance for snow early next week, warmer weather is expected to follow. But, it’s Missouri so that could change. Remember to stay tuned to your local forecasts for road and weather conditions. You can also watch the City’s social media and CoMoSnow.com for the City’s response details when winter weather comes.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 a.m., Remsel Excavating, contractor for 612 Jackson St. and 715 Sexton Road, plans to install new utility services. This will result in a complete road closure of Jackson Street between Business Loop 70 West and Mikel Street. The work associated with the closure is scheduled to be completed on Wednesday, Oct. 28, weather permitting. This closure will be immediately followed by the closure of Sexton Road between Business Loop 70 West and Mikel Street. The work associated with this closure will be completed on Friday, Oct. 30, weather permitting. Motorists, pedestrians and nonmotorized transportation users are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the work zone and find alternate routes.

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 a.m., Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. plans to construct the intersection and turn lane for future Stillpoint Court as part of the Chapel Hill Meadows Plat 2 development. This will result in a lane closure of the westbound lane of Chapel Hill Road between Limestone Avenue and Louisville Drive. Work associated with the closure is scheduled to be completed by Wednesday, Oct. 28 by 5 p.m., weather permitting. Two way traffic will be maintained utilizing flaggers. Motorists, pedestrians and nonmotorized transportation users are urged to exercise extreme caution when in the work zone.

First Impact is offering a free 90-minute evidence-based traffic safety program that educates parents and teen drivers about Missouri's Graduated Driver License law. The goal of First Impact is to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities and injuries and reduce the number of crashes among teen drivers by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s GDL law. Programs like this support Vision Zero, which is a policy and data-driven strategy to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. Columbia adopted a Vision Zero policy in 2016. For more information, visit comovisionzero.org/ or como.gov/city-manager/city-columbia-vision-zero/