Willow Springs, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will perform chip sealing on Route M, Phelps County, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3.  Weather permitting, crews and equipment will be on the roadway between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

MoDOT performs chip-seal resurfacing on roads that are in generally fair to better condition.  The benefits include crack sealing, increased skid resistance and correction of minor rutting, which extends the life of the pavement in a cost effective way.

When motorists travel a newly chip sealed road marked by "Fresh Oil" and "Loose Gravel" signs, they should keep their speed down and allow plenty of distance between vehicles to prevent small rocks from coming loose and hitting oncoming traffic. Please allow ample driving time to your destination.

For additional information regarding this or other transportation-related topics, call the MoDOT Customer Service Center toll free, at 1-888-ASK MoDOT (275-6636).  Customers also may email the center at d9csc@modot.mo.gov.  Transportation information is available online at www.modot.org/southcentral.

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