Battle of the Belt Conquered by Missouri High Schools

Buckle Up to Arrive Alive! is the message thousands of Missouri high school students have taken to heart as part of the statewide Battle of the Belt seat belt challenge. Students in St. Louis and Cape Girardeau have proven they are up for the test. Battle

Staying Sharp Into the Golden Years

To help senior citizens know how to stay sharp while driving, MoDOT is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the American Society on Aging to focus on older driver safety and community mobility. Older Drivers

Teamwork Ensures Quick Finish of Jefferson City Overpass

Working around the clock, through periods of snow, ice and frigid temperatures, the construction crews got most of the attention for rebuilding the Jefferson Street Overpass over Route 54 in Jefferson City. The bridge was reopened to traffic Jan. 3, just 38 days after a tanker truck crash and ensuing fire damaged the structure in November and forced its replacement.

Five Things You Can Tell Your Neighbors About Emergency Projects

You never know when a roadway emergency is going to happen, but you can guarantee that eventually it will. No matter what it is though, MoDOT has a plan and tools in place to deal with emergency situations. Here are five things you can tell your neighbors about them...Emergencies

Missouri Roadsides Need Spring Cleaning

Everything looks better after a good scrubbing, and Missouri’s roadsides and waterways are no exception. Volunteers can help make Missouri beautiful by cleaning up litter during the annual No MOre Trash! Bash starting April 1st. NoMoreTrash

Welcome to Missouri

Travelers will soon be experiencing more pleasant respites from their drives through the Show Me State. MoDOT is putting out the welcome mat at several new, user-friendly welcome centers, which showcase the region they serve. Welcome

Going the Extra Mile to Pick Up Litter

For Richard McAllister of Piedmont, cleaning up litter is his passion. McAllister picks up approximately 100 miles of roadway every two weeks -- almost all of northwest Wayne County. He was recently honored as being one of the best adopters in the state. McAllister  

Amtrak Travel Discounts Featured on MoDOT Site

Traveling the rails just got a little easier. Amtrak is offering a companion fare offer where one person can travel with another for half off. Check it out at MoDOT's Amtrak Web page. Amtrak

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