MoDOT's Northwest District has more than 400 MoDOT employees and 190 trucks, plows and other available equipment to fight winter storms on the district's 10,770-mile highway system. With plows, spreaders and de-icing materials in place, we'll focus on getting roads plowed as soon as possible. Drivers should also do their part by slowing down and driving for winter weather conditions. And while we adjust our efforts to deal with each storm's unique characteristics, you can be sure that when the snow is flying, MoDOT crews will be out in force.
Winter Weather News Releases
MoDOT Reminds Drivers to Use Caution and Prepare for Travel - 2/3
Travelers Can Stay Safer With Up-To-Date Winter Road Conditions - 1/12
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! MoDOT Is Ready. - 12/19
Tips for a Winter Wonderland - 12/8
MoDOT Northwest Crews Honing Winter Skills - 11/9
Other Winter Weather Resources:
How to Keep Your Driveway Clear
MoDOT's top priority in a snowstorm is to clear driving surfaces as soon as possible, which may require several trips down the same route. Snow plowed from roads could end up blocking private driveways for some time. MoDOT recognizes the inconvenience this causes, but because of limited time and resources, plows cannot clear private driveways.
To reduce the amount of snow that might block your driveway, shovel an open area along the shoulder at the entrance (see illustration below). Plow blades will then push snow into the area just before your driveway, leaving a much smaller amount in front of it.
For 24-hour winter road conditions on major routes across the state, visit MoDOT's Traveler Information Map or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).
