Online Map Shows Flooding Locations
MoDOT's Traveler Information Map at http://www.modot.org/ shows locations where state highways have been closed because of flooding. The map is updated as conditions change during severe weather. Flooding
$50 Million Cost Savings Means More Highway Projects Sooner
36 Additional Projects To Begin This Year
By pinching pennies, estimating construction work to the dime and encouraging innovation, MoDOT has saved nearly $50 million that will be used to tackle 36 new highway projects this year. Savings
No MOre Trash! Bash Approaching Quickly
Volunteers can help make Missouri beautiful by cleaning up litter during the annual month-long No MOre Trash! Bash starting April 1st. To raise litter awareness during April, schedule a litter pickup, educate others about litter and/or conduct or participate in a litter-free activity visit www.nomoretrash.org. No MOre Trash!
Median Guard Cable Virtually Eliminating Crossover Deaths on Interstates
Median guard cable on Missouri's busiest interstates is virtually eliminating highway crossover deaths, according to new numbers released by MoDOT. Statistics for 2007 show only two crossover fatalities at cable locations, compared to 55 the year before cable was installed. Guard Cable
Highway Commission Selects New Chairman, Vice Chairman
Duane Michie, Hayti, recently has taken over as the chairman of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for a one-year term. The former chairman, Jim Anderson, Springfield, will serve as vice-chairman. Chairman
MoDOT Director Welcomes New Highways and Transportation Commissioner
MoDOT Director Pete Rahn recently welcomed Grace Nichols of St. Charles to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. MHTC
Five Things You Can Tell Your Neighbors About Work Zone Safety
MoDOT is committed to providing safe and efficient work zones. We’re also committed to keeping our employees safe in these work zones. Here are some facts and figures, as well as some important tips you can tell your neighbors about work zone safety. Work Zones
Join Operation Orange and Support Work Zone Safety
Buildings and landmarks around the state will be turned orange during work zone safety awareness week April 7-11 as part of Operation Orange. Find out who's already involved and get your organization's name added to the list. Orange
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Check out the latest Connections and get more statewide and and local transportation news. Getting connected is easy with MoDOT's monthly employee newsletter, because it is online. Connections
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