Missouri Celebrates Interstate Anniversary, New Web Site Offers Info

MoDOT is hosting a public forum in June to discuss the condition of our interstates and where we’re headed. The forum will be held June 22 at the University of Missouri-Columbia in conjunction with the nation’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the interstate system. Interstate Plans New MoDOT Web site pages also offer everything you'd want to know about the interstate system's 50th celebration. Interstate Turns 50   

MoDOT Offers I-70 Work Zone Map

MoDOT will be working throughout the year to make Interstate 70 smoother and safer. In order to help travelers navigate work zones on Missouri’s busiest interstate, a map outlining the project areas is now available. The map features information about 18 work zones along I-70. The map gives details regarding whether work will happen during the day or night; where projects are located; what types of improvements are being made; and expected completion dates. I-70 Map  

Web Address Now On MoDOT Vehicles

Many MoDOT vehicles will soon be sporting new detailing on their exterior. To remind drivers how to get information from MoDOT, a vinyl decal that says www.modot.org is being placed on the doors of more than 2,500 vehicles. MoDOT Vehicles

Motor Carrier Services Begins Staggered Registration  

Last year, Missouri motor carriers were given the option to change the due date of their annual registration. Instead of dealing with the usual year-end crush as Motor Carrier Services processed the renewals of thousands of carriers at once, companies were given the option to renew their registration and pay their fees in spring, summer, fall or winter. Motor Carriers

Customer Service Centers Celebrate Ten Years

In 1996, MoDOT was the first transportation department nationally to provide customer service centers, and this month MoDOT's centers celebrate their 10th anniversary. Each district office as well as the Central Office has a team of customer service representatives standing by to handle calls, as well as provide quick response to customer e-mails and visitors. Customer Service

Online System Helps MoDOT Protect Environment, Save Costs

A new statewide, online herbicide tracking application is helping MoDOT save time and money. The database keeps track of herbicides MoDOT uses to manage roadside vegetation. Herbicide Program

Surplus MoDOT Equipment For Sale Online

MoDOT has a new tool to recoup taxpayers' money by auctioning off surplus equipment on the Internet. A Web site allows various governmental agencies to sell surplus items online. So far, MoDOT auctions have included office equipment, computers, miscellaneous building supplies and furniture. The public can bid on items by registering for free at www.GovDeals.com. Get more info on MoDOT's Web site www.modot.mo.gov.

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