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MoDOT calls for innovative ideas to save money, improve safety

MoDOT calls for innovative ideas to save money, improve safety

(KFVS) – The Missouri Department of Transportation is looking to its industry partners for ways to make its operations faster, safer and less expensive.

This is the second year for MoDOT’s “Call to Industry” competition, which asks for innovative ideas to make the department a better organization.

“This year, we are interested in innovations related to customer and employee safety, customer service, customer mobility, and road and bridge maintenance,” said Mike Shea, MoDOT Maintenance Liaison Engineer. “Our focus is to find new innovations that save money, save time, simplify work or improve safety.”

50 Missourians attend MoDOT's 'On the Move' listening session

50 Missourians attend MoDOT's 'On the Move' listening session

 

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says 50 Missourians joined a listening session in Cape Girardeau on February 19 to share thoughts about "On the Move."

Southeast District Engineer Mark Shelton with Listening Session Facilitator Jeff Glenn provided the audience with an overview of the state's transportation system, as well as specifics about Southeast Missouri.

In addition, attendees participated in roundtable discussions based on various funding scenarios to discuss MoDOT's challenges, opportunities and priorities.

Many of the discussions focused on maintaining the system; completing more multimodal projects, such as constructing ports and increasing transit options; and finding ways to be more innovative and creative when completing work.

Rte. 102 to be reduced for shoulder repairs

Rte. 102 to be reduced for shoulder repairs

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route 102 will be reduced to one lane while crews peform shoulder repairs.

This section of road is located between County Road 521 and County Road 518.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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SLIDESHOW: Snowy weather in the Heartland 1/15

SLIDESHOW: Snowy weather in the Heartland 1/15

(KFVS) - Viewers sent us these pictures of the snowy conditions in their area on Tuesday, January 15.

You can send us pictures from you community to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name and where you're from.

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Rt. DD to be reduced for shoulder repairs

Rt. DD to be reduced for shoulder repairs

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route DD will be reduced to one lane while crews make shoulder repairs.

This section of road is located between Route 75 and County Road 318.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to  use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

MoDOT: 'No travel' advisory in effect for Southeast Mo.

MoDOT: 'No travel' advisory in effect for Southeast Mo.

 

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation advises drivers to avoid travel in the southeast area during the evening and overnight hours on December 25, due to predicted hazardous blizzard conditions.

MoDOT says the advisory remains in effect until conditions improve and maintenance crews are able to treat and plow Southeast Missouri roadways.

“The storm will most likely affect the southeast corner of Missouri and we anticipate sustained strong winds and heavy snowfall,” said Beth Wright, state maintenance engineer. “This storm could create whiteout conditions, which will make travel hazardous and clearing roads extremely difficult.”

Rte. DD to be reduced for routine bridge repairs

Rte. DD to be reduced for routine bridge repairs

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route DD will be reduced to one lane while crews perform routine bridge repairs.

The bridge is located between Route 75 and County Road 318.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Wednesday, Dec. 19 and Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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