Sun. Nov 10th, 2024
There’s a Light at the end of the tunnel with that epoxy work on bridge overpasses in Osage Beach….
“Project should be coming toa close, potentially weather permitting…..hopefully optimistically at the end of the week, but likely into the the days just following Labor Day,” says MoDOT Central District Area Engineer Danny Roeger.
In the meantime, mowing activities continue around the region…major routes receiving top priority right now followed by the mowing of minor routes.
Though it’s been a drier start to summer than usual, seasonal growth along Missouri’s roadways still needs to be mowed. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges motorists to use caution when encountering tractor mowers near the shoulders of interstates and other busy roadways.
“Mowing roadsides increases visibility for motorists along Missouri roadways,” said MoDOT State Maintenance Director Natalie Roark. “We ask motorists to please watch out for our crews and help keep them safe too. Pay attention, slow down when approaching mowing crews, and never drive distracted.”
MoDOT’s goal is to mow major and minor routes three times by the end of October, dependent upon staffing and equipment availability. MoDOT mows about 400,000 acres of grass each year, which is equivalent to 300,000 football fields.
Crews use a protective “follow” truck to alert motorists they are approaching slow-moving mowers. Drivers are advised to use the following tips to safely pass mowers on rural two-lane roads:
Between mowing cycles, you can report grass and weeds blocking visibility at intersections along state-maintained roads by calling MoDOT’s 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by going to modot.org/report-road-concern.