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Ameren Mo. joins MSHP in promoting use of life jackets

Ameren Mo. joins MSHP in promoting use of life jackets

(KFVS) - Ameren Missouri has joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol in an initiative to promote the importance of wearing life jackets while boating on the Lake of the Ozarks.

The main focus is children, but the initiative will also educate boaters of all ages about the life-saving importance of life jackets.

“Safety is our primary concern, and teaming with the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides a tremendous opportunity to emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets on Missouri’s lakes and waterways,” said Jeff Green, supervisor of shoreline management, Ameren Missouri.

Ameren Missouri is providing the troopers with T-shirts bearing the message, “I got caught wearing my life jacket.” Troopers will hand out the T-shirts as a reward to children “caught” wearing their life jackets during the early summer boating season.

Bridge deck replacement on Rte. E delayed

Bridge deck replacement on Rte. E delayed

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route E will be closed whie contractor crews replace the bridge deck.

The bridge is located between Bland Street and County Road 327.

Weather permitting, work has been delayed until Monday, June 3 at 7 a.m. and will reopen Thursday, Aug. 8 by 5 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, call Resident Engineer Brian Holt at 573-243-0899 or 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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MoDOT to hold public hearing on Scott City Interchange

MoDOT to hold public hearing on Scott City Interchange

SCOTT CITY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23 to discuss construction of an interchange south of Scott City.

The hearing will be held at the Kelso City Hall, located at 426 S. Messmer in Kelso.

"Visitors can stop-by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to discuss the details of the project with a member of the project team and provide their comments," said Project Manager Eric Krapf.

The proposed interchange would provide access to south Scott City, as well as a connection from Interstate 55 to Kelso. Additionally, the project would relieve congestion at the Route 61/K/M/I-55 interchange.

MoDOT is currently working to gain environmental clearances.

"Once funding becomes available, MoDOT will be ready to move forward with this project and begin the design phase," said Krapf.

MoDOT to hold hearing to discuss proposed Scott City interchange

MoDOT to hold hearing to discuss proposed Scott City interchange

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23 to discuss construction of an interchange south of Scott City.

The hearing will be held at the Kelso City Hall, located at 426 S. Messmer in Kelso.

 

"Visitors can stop-by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to discuss the details of the project with a member of the project team and provide their comments," said Project Manager Eric Krapf.

The proposed interchange would provide access to south Scott City, as well as a connection from Interstate 55 to Kelso. Additionally, the project would relieve congestion at the Route 61/K/M/I-55 interchange.

The project is in the scoping phase, with MoDOT currently working to gain environmental clearances.

"Once funding becomes available, MoDOT will be ready to move forward with this project and begin the design phase," Krapf said.

North, southbound I-55 to be reduced for bridge deck replacement

North, southbound I-55 to be reduced for bridge deck replacement

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says north and southbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction while crews replace the bridge deck on Route E over the interstate.

This section of road is located one-mile north of Route 77 at Benton.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, May 28 at 7 a.m. and will finish by Thursday, Aug. 8 at 5 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 the Resident Engineer, Brian Holt at (573)243-0899 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

Rte. 61 to be reduced for pavement repairs, asphalt overlay

Rte. 61 to be reduced for pavement repairs, asphalt overlay

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route 61 will be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot width restriction while crews perform pavement repairs and asphalt overlay.

Work will be performed in different location between Route 77 at Benton and I-55 at New Madrid.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, May 20 through Friday, Sept. 20 from 6 a.m. to 6 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 the Resident Engineer, Brian Holt at (573)243-0899 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

Rte. E to close for bridge deck replacement

Rte. E to close for bridge deck replacement

SCOT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route E will be closed while a contractor crew replaces the bridge deck.

The bridge is located between Bland Street and County Road 327.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Tuesday, May 28 at 7 a.m. and reopen Thursday, Aug. 8 by 5 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, call Resident Engineer Brian Holt at 573-243-0899 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.