The Missouri Department of Transportation is scheduled to suspend work zone operations during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
According to MoDOT, most work zones will stop at about noon on Friday, May 25 and will resume at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29. Also, in some work zone areas it may be necessary for some lane closures to remain in place.
Many of the work zones may cause congestion and traffic delays especially during the peak travel times of daily rush hours and the holiday weekend traffic.
Distracted driving and following too closely are two of the main causes of work zone crashes. Drivers are reminded to plan ahead, to pay attention to warning signs, wear seat belts, put their phone down, obey the speed limit and most importantly, don’t drink and drive.
During the 2017 Memorial Day holiday weekend, nine people died and 496 were injured in 1,122 traffic crashes on Missouri roadways.
For more information about MoDOT work zones statewide, visit the department’s Traveler Information Map located at www.modot.org. The map is available as a free app available for iPhone and Android cell phones. Motorists can also call toll free at 1-(888)-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636).