Missouri Loses Millions in Federal Transportation Funds

Missouri has lost $202 million in federal funding for state and local road, bridge and other transportation improvement projects. The money was lost when Congress failed to repeal a rescission built into the last federal transportation act. Millions Lost

Huge Crane Travels Up Missouri River

The Manitowoc 7000 ringer crane started its travels up the Missouri River Oct. 22, from St. Louis to Kansas City, Missouri and will eventually arrive at the second largest design-build construction project in the state. Crane

Ports Give Missourians A Great Return

Missouri's ports are a great return on investment. MoDOT's Waterway Section is administering $16 million in grant funding for 20 different projects at public ports throughout Missouri. Ports

Don't Let Halloween Turn Into a Real Nightmare

Halloween is a much-loved fall tradition that is enjoyed by people of all ages. But irresponsible celebrating can quickly spoil an evening and turn something fun into a real nightmare. MoDOT reminds everyone to celebrate safely and that if "You Drink & Drive. You Lose." Halloween

Operation Safe Driver Week Reminds Missourians to Share the Road

Missourians are doing a great job of sharing the road. Between 2006 and 2008, the number of commercial motor vehicle crashes that resulted in fatalities fell 19 percent. Operation Safe Driver Week, which runs through Oct. 24, brings awareness to the importance of commercial motor vehicle and passenger vehicle safety. Safe Driver

Keep Your Cool and Arrive Alive

Five Things to Know About Safe Winter Travel

Driving safely takes on all new meaning when snow and ice are involved. Winter weather makes for abnormal driving conditions, which means a greater possibility for crashes and injuries. Here are five things to share with your friends and neighbors to keep them safe during winter travel...Winter

MoDOT Honored for Technology and Customer Service

Gov. Jay Nixon’s office gave MoDOT a big pat on the back recently. The department was honored with two Governor’s Awards for Quality and Productivity in the areas of customer service and technology. Awards

MoDOT Selling Property in Statewide Blitz

MoDOT is trying a new tactic to sell property it no longer needs.The agency is calling the effort a blitz - an all-out attempt to sell multiple properties across the state in a short period of time. Details can be found online at www.modot.org/realtyforsale. Property

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