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MoDOT has the following lane closures for Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Traffic control in the form of signs, protective trucks, and/or flaggers will be in place at each location.  Please refer to the Traveler Information Map for road conditions and closures.

Adair Co.

• MO 149 - June 18 one lane traffic 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. from MO 11 to MO 156 for pavement repairs

• Route T - June 18-19 one lane traffic 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. from state maintenance ends to US 63 for pavement repairs

• Route Y - June 18-19 one lane traffic 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. from MO 11 to Route BB for pavement repairs
  
  

Adair Co.

• Route ZZ - June 18 road closed 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. for pavement repairs from Route D in Monroe County to Route Z in Audrain County
  

Lewis Co.

• Route E – June 18-19 one lane traffic in various locations 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. for maintenance overlay

Lincoln County

• US 61 at South Lincoln Drive - One lane traffic during daytime work hours at the overpass.
  
  

Macon Co.

• MO 3 – June 18 road closed 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. for culvert replacement Forbes Road and Route HH.
  

Monroe Co.

• Route ZZ - June 18 road closed 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. for pavement repairs from Route D in Monroe County to Route Z in Audrain County
  
  

Montgomery Co.

• Route BB - June 18 one lane traffic 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for road mix overlay from Middletown to the Audrain County line
  

Pike Co.

• MO 79 – June 18-20 one lane traffic at Little Calumet Bridge for substructure inspection
  

Shelby Co.

• Route T – June 18 road closed 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. for pavement repairs from MO 168 to US 36
  

All Counties

• Possible intermittent lane closures or slow moving vehicles blocking driving lane for surface and/or roadside maintenance operations in various locations.
  

In 2012 - Did you know?

- Since 2000, 16 MoDOT employees have been killed in the line of duty

- Between 2008 and 2012, 60 people were killed and 3,651 people were injured in Missouri works zones

- 8 people were killed in highway work zones last year, a decrease from 2011 when 11 people were killed

- 623 people were injured in work zones, compared to 712 people in 2011

- Top contributing factors to crashes in work zones include: following too close, inattention, improper lane use or change, failure to yield and driving too fast for conditions

- The best defense in a work zone crash or any crash is a seat belt! In 2012, nearly 71 percent of the 614 vehicle occupant fatalities were not wearing a seat belt.

Do's & Don't's

- Slow down and pay attention when driving through a work zone
- Don't text and drive (anytime!)
- Call customer service at 1-888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636)
for any questions about work zones
- Always wear your seat belt!

Learn more at modot.org