MoDOT Using Enough Salt This Winter to Fill Mizzou Arena

The amount of salt used by MoDOT to fight snow and ice so far this winter is enough to fill Mizzou Arena. Mother Nature's demand on MoDOT snowballed this winter, with the department spending more than $46 million to remove snow and ice to date. Salt  

National Study Gives Missouri’s Transportation System High Marks

"Most states have seen their infrastructure and transportation problems get worse over the past few years; Missouri is one of the few that has managed to improve," according to the Pew Center on the States study featured in the March issue of Governing magazine. Study

Missouri and Illinois Reach Agreement on New Mississippi River Bridge 

Missouri and Illinois officials announced recently that an agreement has been reached on the New I-70 Mississippi River Bridge. The bridge will have a significant impact on transportation in the St. Louis region connecting Missouri and Illinois, as well as enhance travel and economic opportunities for the metropolitan area. Bridge

MoDOT Travel Map Viewed 1.5 Million Times This Winter

Visitors have viewed MoDOT's Traveler Information Map nearly 1.5 million times since Dec. 1. The map, located at modot.org, gives up-to-the-minute road conditions when severe weather hits. Map

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Work Zone Awareness Week Approaching Quickly

MoDOT is busy preparing for another construction season that traditionally kicks off in April. To help keep motorists and workers safe during this busy season, the department works to educate everyone about work zone safety during Work Zone Awareness Week April 7-11. Check out the latest information on MoDOT's updated Web site. Work Zones

Save the Date for Safety Conference in October

Roadway safety advocates from around the state are invited to attend the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety's 2008 conference that will be held Oct. 27-29 in Kansas City, Mo. More information will be available on the coalition's Web site by the end of March. Arrive Alive

Get Info on MoDOT's Civil Rights Programs

Besides finding MoDOT's construction letting schedule, visitors to the External Civil Rights web page will also find information about all the programs related to non-discrimination, affirmative action, and equal opportunity, related to MoDOT contracting activities using federal funds. ECR

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