MoDOT's Online Work Zone Locator Map

Shows Travelers What Lies Ahead

With more than 1,000 active work zones on Missouri highways this year, motorists can expect delays.   But where will they be, and when will work be going on?

At www.modot.org , the Web site of the Missouri Department of Transportation, you can see current information on work zone locations and delays.   This new service makes Missouri one of the nation's leaders in work zone information technology.

"Highway work is everywhere this year, as we get started on our Amendment 3-financed Smoother, Safer, Sooner program," said MoDOT Director Pete Rahn.   "By using our Web site travelers can find out ahead of time where delays are, and choose alternate routes.   We're doing all we can to help drivers travel safely and quickly."

An easy-to-understand map allows motorists to organize their work zone search by trip origin and destination, route or region.   Color-coded icons display active sites by degree of delay.   Icons can be clicked on if motorists want more detailed information on specific work zones. Text displays describe the duration of the work zone, the type of work being done and expected lane closures. These displays can be printed out for reference.

Links to traffic information systems in Kansas City and St. Louis provide urban travelers with more detail.

For more information call 1-888 ASK MODOT or visit the Web site at www.modot.org.