MoDOT to limit work zones for Thanksgiving travel

JEFFERSON CITY -- To help people travel around Missouri this holiday weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation is restricting construction work on interstates and state highways. Work on all MoDOT construction projects that would impact travel lanes will stop at noon Wednesday, Nov. 23. Work will resume at 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28.

Traffic will still be restricted in areas where there are permanent barriers, and crews may continue to work on sections of roadway closed to the public. If required, crews will also close lanes where needed for emergency maintenance.

"Even with most highway work stopping for the holiday weekend, motorists still need to stay alert and drive smart to ensure safe travels," said MoDOT Assistant Chief Engineer Don Hillis.

For information on work zonesor road conditions, visit MoDOT's interactive Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org or call (888) ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636).