AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRoute 66 & Road Trips: A restored 1952 Ozark Court motel sign is headed from Lee’s Summit to Joplin, bringing more Route 66 history back on the road. Bridges & Border Travel: Illinois and Missouri celebrated completion of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge in Chester, a major safety and mobility upgrade for the Illinois Route 150–Missouri Route 51 crossing. Missouri River Paddling: Four Minnesota paddlers are pushing to break the Missouri River speed record, with a potential finish near St. Louis in under 25 days. Health & Summer Travel: Missouri health officials report rising cyclosporiasis cases in Boone County and statewide, with local nursing homes boosting protections for older adults. Fuel Watch: Gas prices are moving up nationally, and Missouri-area GasBuddy reports highlight the latest lowest regular and diesel deals by county. Safety on the Road: Multiple Missouri crash reports include a fatal single-vehicle wreck in Maryville and injuries in Avenue City and other areas—another reminder to slow down and buckle up. Aviation Access: A proposed federal budget cut could reduce Essential Air Service support for small-airport routes, including communities tied to Illinois service.
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