Missouri - MoDOT cautions motorists to watch out for slow-moving vehicles

                                                           

It's harvest time on Missouri farms, and MoDOT wants to remind motorists to pay extra attention to farm equipment using and crossing state roadways.

"Harvest season is a busy time of the year for Missouri's farm families, and MoDOT wants to make it a safe time of year too," said MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer Nicole Hood. "Farm equipment vehicles can be slow-moving, and motorists may be surprised when they come up behind one on a Missouri highway."

Missouri's 34,000 miles of state roadways pass alongside the fields of thousands of farms throughout the state. Farm equipment vehicles were involved in 582 crashes in the three years of 2014 through 2016.  These crashes resulted in 17 people being killed and 199 injured. 

"Contrary to what some may believe, these crashes do not just occur on county roadways," Hood said.  "While the majority of these crashes occurred on letter routes and county roads, some crashes also occurred on interstates and other high-speed roadways."

Motorists are advised to slow down when approaching farm vehicles. Be patient as the farm vehicles travel to their field entrances. In passing zones, please wait until it is safe, and pass at a safe distance and speed.

Dexter, Missouri - "Bootheel Recycling is a Missouri scrap metal recycling company whose customer base includes regional utility companies, large manufacturing businesses, tool and die shops, local Dexter scrap dealers, haulers, farmers and individuals across Southeast Missouri and Arkansas."

"We comply vigilantly with the laws set forth by OSHA, EPA, federal and Missouri. Our scrap metal recycling policies are honest and transparent. Our scales are certified yearly and calibrated twice a year. We belong to the Chamber of Commerce and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. We are OSHA 10 certified. We have the highest graded material in the industry."

"We buy most forms of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, scrap iron, radiators and catalytic converters. Please consult our Scrap Metal Selling Guide to find out more about how to sell scrap metal, and how to get the most money for your scrap metal. The best indication of our success is our loyal customer base. We are nice people with good business practices. We have a very high level of return business, and our new customers often come to us by way of referral."

"Our friendly customer service staff will ensure that your recycling experience is simple and hassle-free. Our modern and streamlined processing system allows us to offer competitive prices. Please contact us today if you would like to inquire about our services."

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Stoddard County, Missouri - Route N in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs. 

This section of roadway is located from Route 60 to Route E.

Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Scott County, Missouri - Interstate 55 in Scott County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform an environmental clean-up.

This section of roadway is located between mile marker 78 and mile marker 79.   

Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Oct. 10 and Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dexter, Missouri Breaking Boundaries is seeking a staff worker in the Dexter center.

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience working with developmental disabilities is also preferred.

Contact Alanna Lee at (573) 614-5745 or stop by at 812 West Oak Street in Dexter.