JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to continue to avoid traveling through Monday in the heaviest weather impacted areas. The heavy amounts of snow, bitterly cold temperatures and cloud cover will keep MoDOT crews working around the clock to clear the roads the next couple of days. The northern half of Missouri, especially from Interstate 70 to the north, received 8 inches to over a foot of snow, with some pockets of northwestern Missouri receiving nearly two feet.
Today, motorists can expect heavy snow on entrance and exit ramps, outer roads, and the non-interstates. If motorists are driving and get stuck, please stay in the vehicle to avoid the potential of another vehicle sliding into you. Also, you do not want to be outside in these bitterly cold temperatures. The materials used to clear the roads are also less effective in these temperatures.
“Thank you to Missourians for heeding the warnings and staying off the roads during the storm. We need continued patience over the next couple of days as crews keep working to clear off the snow and clear downed trees from the ice,” said MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger. “Our team will continue to work around the clock, and we are shifting staff from the southern parts of the state to the north to help continue to dig out from this major storm.”
“We also thank our emergency response partners with the State Emergency Management Agency, Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Missouri National Guard for the coordinated response to his storm,” said Hassinger.
Across the state, MoDOT has approximately 1,500 snow trucks operating with crews working 12-hour shifts until roads are in a mostly clear condition. Missouri road conditions are available 24/7 on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org on desktop and mobile devices. Drivers can also find road conditions by following MoDOT on Facebook and X or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative. Motorists can dial the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s emergency number *55 to reach the nearest troop headquarters.
