MEDIA ADVISORY: Work Zone Awareness Week 2023 Urges Drivers to "Work With Us"

Springfield Media Availability April 19

SPRINGFIELD – As the busy road work season gets underway across Missouri, the Missouri Department of Transportation kicks off 2023 National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17-21) in Jefferson City on Tuesday, April 18, and follows with local media availability in Springfield on Wednesday, April 19.

Springfield Work Zone Awareness Week Media Availability:

  • Interview times available between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19
  • Missouri Department of Transportation Maintenance Facility, 2455 North Mayfair Avenue, Springfield
  • Speakers: MoDOT Southwest District Engineer Stacy Reese and MoDOT field staff discuss their experiences on Missouri’s roadways

With a record-breaking $1.8 billion for road and bridge work this year, Missouri motorists can expect to encounter a significant amount of work zones and ongoing maintenance operations during their travels this year. MoDOT is urging motorists to “Work with Us” by making smart, safe driving choices behind the wheel to protect themselves and those they share the road with, including highway workers.

Please contact the MoDOT Communications Team, at 417-895-7600 or swcr@modot.mo.gov, to request an interview time between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19.

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