Transportation

Drivers urged to share the road during Operation Safe Driver Week

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 13th, 2012, 12:30pm

Drivers urged to share the road during Operation Safe Driver Week

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Operation Safe Driver Week will be October 14 through 20.

MoDOT says the point of Safe Driver Week is drivers of big trucks and passenger vehicles need to respect each other, pay attention and avoid unsafe behavior that could result in a crash.

Missouri law enforcement agencies will pay special attention to commercial vehicle drivers' compliance with safety regulations. They will also watch for unsafe and aggressive driving behaviors by both passenger and commercial drivers on highways and local roads.

“No matter how large a vehicle they operate, a driver’s first responsibility is to operate safely,” said Jan Skouby, MoDOT Motor Carrier Services director. “But defensive drivers go a step further. They look at the traffic around them and ask – are those drivers paying attention? If not, pay more attention to them. Can they see you? If not, be sure to make yourself visible.”

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Rte. UU to close for Charleston School parade

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 12:23pm

Rte. UU to close for Charleston School parade

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route UU will be closed for the Charleston School parade.

This section of road is located between U.S. 62 and Route D and will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.13.

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Active deer can make driving dangerous

Submitted by Jen Baird on Friday, September 28th, 11:10 am

(KFVS) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be more cautious this time of year for deer on the roadways.

Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, says deer are more active this time of year and drivers should be especially careful during evening and early dawn hours.

Deer behavior changes due to mating season, which may cause an increase in roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being in places that aren't usual for them.

Last year, drivers in Missouri experienced 3,563 wrecks involving deer. Because of those crashes, four people were killed and 367 were injured. 26.7 percent of the crashes involving deer happened in urban areas.

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Mo. State Hwy. Patrol reminding drivers, farmers to stay alert during harvest time

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, September 27th, 2012, 11:32am

Mo. State Hwy. Patrol reminding drivers, farmers to stay alert during harvest time

(KFVS) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that this is the time of year when crops are harvested.

They say drivers should expect heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on rural highways. Farming plays a vital role in Missouri’s economy, history, and identity.

“We encourage everyone, whether they live or will be traveling through a farming community, to stay alert and drive courteously,” said Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. “Motorists should watch for farm implements on the roadway this time of year. Farmers need to be extra vigilant while on the roadway during the harvest season.”

According to the highway patrol, there were a total of 231 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment in 2011. In those crashes three drivers were killed and 17 were injured. In addition, 10 farm tractor passengers were injured.

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Rte. JJ to be reduced for pavement repairs

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 2:08pm

Rte. JJ to be reduced for pavement repairs

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

This section of road is located between Route 60/62 and County Road 322.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Thursday, Sept. 20 from 7a.m. to 4:30 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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Rte. NN to close for pipe replacement

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, September 17th, 2012, 11:16am

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route NN will be closed while crews replace a culvert pipe under the road.

This section of road is located between County 351 and County Road 358.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 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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Rte. DD to be reduced for pavement repairs

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012, 2:23pm

Rte. DD to be reduced for pavement repairs

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

This section of road is located between Route 77 and Route 75.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, Sept. 17 through Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 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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