Spring Means MoDOT Construction Zones

Springtime means Road Construction.  As we enter the Road Construction season, we need to consider how we react as drivers.  Missouri Highway Patrol Sergeant Shane Hux says to stay alert when entering a construction zone.

Crews are out there to make the roads safer for all.

Hux says a method of merging traffic into a single lane in the construction zones is called the ZIPPER.

Merging two lanes into one by alternating.

Essentially you are taking turns to move all of the traffic through a narrowed area.  He says it requires some patience and courtesy among the drivers on the road.

Be prepared by checking your route for work zones before you head out on the roads.

News

January 21, 2026

School Board Delays Decisions On Summer School Contract And Policy Changes

News

January 21, 2026

Chillicothe Police Report For Tuesday

News

January 21, 2026

Brummitt Case Assigned To Judge Horsman; Brummitt Requests New Judge

News

January 21, 2026

Woman Pleads Guilty To One Charge, Second Count Dismissed

News

January 21, 2026

Chillicothe R-II Scores 91.3% on Annual Performance Report