UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: MoDOT to host media event on April 20 for Work Zone Awareness Week

For more information, contact MoDOT Central District Communications at (573) 522-5178.

UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: MoDOT to host media event on April 20 for Work Zone Awareness Week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Crashes in Missouri work zones resulted in 116 deaths and more than 5,600 injuries between 2021 and 2025. The Missouri Department of Transportation is participating in Work Zone Awareness Week to encourage motorists to slow down and pay attention while driving through work zones to save lives, and reduce injuries and crashes on Missouri roadways.

Reporters are encouraged to join MoDOT's Central District and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F at an event on Monday, April 20, to learn more about our shared efforts to combat work zone crashes.

WHAT

Media event highlighting the impacts of work zone crashes and actions that can help save lives.

WHEN
9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.

WHERE
South end of Bolivar Street bridge over U.S. Route 50 (by Courtyard by Marriott, in Jefferson City, Missouri.

See attached image for exact location and parking recommendation.

TENTATIVE SPEAKERS

• Machelle Watkins, MoDOT Central District Engineer
• Sgt. Kyle Green, MSHP Public Information Officer - Troop F

For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:

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