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Dexter Police Department to Participate in Youth Seat Belt Enforcement
March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Police Department to Participate in Youth Seat Belt Enforcement
Teens Reminded to Buckle Up and Arrive Alive
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Police announced today they are joining with statewide law enforcement March 15-31 for a high visibility youth seat belt mobilization to help increase seat belt use among teens and reduce highway fatalities.
Only 74 percent of Missouri teens wear their seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Seven out of ten teen vehicle drivers and passengers killed in traffic crashes are unbuckled.
Under the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) law, teens are required to wear their seat belt as it’s a primary offense, meaning they can be pulled over solely for not wearing their seat belt.
“Local motorists should be prepared for stepped up seat belt enforcement,” said Chief Trevor Pulley. “We’ll be out there to remind you seat belts can – and do – save lives.”
Seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
Buckle Up and Arrive Alive. For information on Missouri seatbelt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com.
Last Updated on March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcaq/Dexter-Police-Department-to-Participate-in-Youth-Seat-Belt-Enforcement
Route 114 in Stoddard County Will be Reduced to One Lane
March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Route 114 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
This section of roadway is located between Clement Street and Route 25.
Weather permitting, work will performed Tuesday, March 12 through Friday, March 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
Last Updated on March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc9f/Route-114-in-Stoddard-County-Will-be-Reduced-to-One-Lane
Demolition of Route PP Overpass over I-55 for Scott City Interchange Construction
March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Demolition of the Route PP overpass over Interstate 55 in Scott County will be underway from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. March 14 through March 16, weather permitting. Demolition includes removal of the remaining portion of the overpass extending over northbound I-55.
During demolition, northbound I-55 traffic will utilize the newly constructed on and off ramps at Route PP.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
Last Updated on March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc8j/Demolition-of-Route-PP-Overpass-over-I55-for-Scott-City-Interchange-Construction
Commission Awards Contracts for Stoddard County Projects
March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on March 6. Awarded contracts include pavement improvements and drainage repairs.
Contracts include the following:
A $7,340,996 contract was awarded to Chester Bross Construction Comp., for pavement improvements on the following routes in Stoddard County:
Route 25 from Advance to Bernie, Mo., and;
Route Y from Route 25 to the Nestle Purina Plant in Bloomfield, Mo.
Work zones will be marked with signs as work is underway. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in these areas and plan for possible delays. MoDOT will alert drivers prior to any changes in traffic.
Last Updated on March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc8i/Commission-Awards-Contracts-for-Stoddard-County-Projects
Bridge Closure at Cairo, Illinois Starting March 18, 2019
March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
BRIDGE CLOSURE - US 60/62 SOUTH AT CAIRO
Alexander County, Illinois/Mississippi County, Missouri
Location - Cairo, IL
The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling in the Cairo area that the US 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River will be closed.
The closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 18th at 8:00 a.m. extending through Thursday, March 21st, at 12:00 p.m. and Monday, March 25th at 8:00 a.m. extending through Thursday, March 28th at 12:00 p.m.
The bridge will be open to all traffic from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each night.
Crews will be performing required annual safety inspection of the structure.
Last Updated on March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc8h/Bridge-Closure-at-Cairo-Illinois-Starting-March-18-2019
