Rail Safety Week Reminds Missourians to See Tracks, Think Train
September 28th 2018 by Dee Loflin
For most of us, buckling up and putting the phone down when driving or staying on the sidewalk while we're out for a stroll are automatic safety habits. But did you know there is another real - and potentially life-threatening - hazard to drivers and pedestrians? It's the danger we don't often consider: driving or walking near train tracks.
Federal government statistics show that, about every three hours in the U.S., a vehicle or person is hit by a train. To raise awareness of the need for caution near tracks and trains, this year's National Rail Safety Week will take place Sept. 23-29. The theme of Rail Safety Week is "Stop Track Tragedies."
"Collisions between vehicles or pedestrians and trains are preventable," said Missouri Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Tim Hull. "Missouri law enforcement agencies and railroad special agents will be out monitoring railroad crossings during Missouri Rail Safety Week. We are hoping to change the public's mindset regarding rail safety. Rail Safety Week is a great opportunity to get our message out there!"
Remember, making the right decisions near railroad tracks can truly be the difference between life and death, today - and every day. Keep yourself, family and friends safe by following Operation Lifesaver's top five rail safety tips:
1. Look and listen for a train as you approach all railroad crossings - obey all signs, warning lights and gates.
2. Trains are quieter and faster than you think - never try to beat a train.
3. Because of their size and weight, it can take a mile or more to stop a train.
4. Always expect a train on any track and avoid distractions when you approach a crossing.
5. Railroad property is private property. Walking on the tracks not at a designated crossing is illegal and dangerous.
Missouri Operation Lifesaver is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade intersections and on railroad rights of way through public education, engineering and enforcement. To learn more about Missouri Operation Lifesaver, please visit
www.oli.org.
Last Updated on September 28th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb8a/Rail-Safety-Week-Reminds-Missourians-to-See-Tracks-Think-Train
Route MM in Dunklin and Stoddard Counties Closed for Pavement Repairs
September 25th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Route MM in Dunklin and Stoddard Counties Closed for Pavement Repairs
Route MM in Dunklin and Stoddard Counties will be closed as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs
This section of roadway is located from Route J to Route U.
Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near 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.
Last Updated on September 25th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb7p/Route-MM-in-Dunklin-and-Stoddard-Counties-Closed-for-Pavement-Repairs
Interstate 55 in New Madrid County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
September 10th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Interstate 55 in New Madrid County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
Southbound I-55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews mill and fill the roadway from mile marker 43 to mile marker 42. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 10 through Wednesday, Sept. 13 with a lane reduction in place during operations and overnight.
Due to the location of construction, the Marston rest area will be closed Monday, Sept. 10 and Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. while crews complete the repairs. The rest area will reopen as construction continues to move south on I-55.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact Assistant Resident Engineer Matt Wilkerson at 573-472-5325 or MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit
www.modot.org/southeast.
Last Updated on September 10th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb4j/Interstate-55-in-New-Madrid-County-Reduced-for-Pavement-Repairs
Route Y in Stoddard County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
September 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
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Route Y in Stoddard County will be reduced with a 10 foot width restriction as contractor crews resurface the roadway.
This section of roadway is located from Route 61 to 2 miles east of Route 25 in Bloomfield, Mo., at the Nestle Purina Plant.
Weather permitting, work will take place Friday, Sept. 7 through Monday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near 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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Last Updated on September 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb25/Route-Y-in-Stoddard-County-Reduced-for-Pavement-Repairs
Business Route 60 in Stoddard County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
August 29th 2018 by Dee Loflin
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Business Route 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced with a 12 foot width restriction as contractor crews resurface the roadway.
This section of roadway is located from Route 25 to Arvin Road/ the south outer road 60 in Dexter, Mo.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 10 through Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near 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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Last Updated on August 29th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb23/Business-Route-60-in-Stoddard-County-Reduced-for-Pavement-Repairs
