Missouri's Massive Spring Construction: Stay Safe

0:00It's April 20th. Welcome to Kansas News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. Missouri drivers get ready for a massive construction push this spring. The Missouri Department of Transportation is calling it an historic season with up to 1,000 active work zones on any given day. That's a record level of road work aimed at fixing and improving highway statewide. Last year alone, work zones saw over 400 crashes, including two dozen fatalities. The driving played a role in at least 11 of those deadly incidents. Officials are stressing that teamwork between drivers and crews is key to avoiding repeats this summer. Workers are out there daily, building the roads we all rely on, and they're counting on us to stay sharp. Overall traffic deaths in Missouri have dropped for three straight years, but work zone fatalities have held steady, making this a real concern. Moda is pushing reminders like the move over law, which means shift lanes safely around flashing emergency or state vehicles, or slow down if you can't.

1:03Always watch for signs, merge early for closures, and cut distractions to keep everyone safe. With this huge build up ahead, let's all do our part to make Missouri's roads smoother and safer for the long haul.