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If you feel different, you drive different
Law enforcement crack down on substance-impaired drivers
This St. Patrick’s Day holiday, make sure your luck doesn’t run out. Plan for a sober ride home should you choose to take part in the celebration.

The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety reminds motorists of the various options available to get everyone home safely. Designating a sober driver, calling a ride share, or using public transportation are just a few of those options. Remember, if you feel different, you drive different.

Law enforcement agencies across Missouri will be participating in additional patrols to prevent the often-deadly consequences of impaired driving. Their message is clear: drive sober or get pulled over.
Based on 2020 preliminary data, 188 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes that involved at least one substance-impaired driver.
Besides driving completely sober from alcohol and drugs, motorists are also advised to slow down, put their cellphones down while driving and always buckle up – everyone, every trip, every time.

Make the difference - buckle up
Wearing a seat belt is your best defense in a traffic crash. The national average for seat belt use is 91%. Missouri is below that average at only 86%, and teens in Missouri fall even lower at 75.5%. Make the difference. Always buckle up - everyone, every trip, every time. Learn more.
Rocheport Bridge replacement updates
Four qualified teams have been selected to compete to design and construct the new Missouri River Bridge on Interstate 70 near Rocheport: Traylor-Ames Joint Venture Team, American Bridge/Garver Team, Rocheport Bridge Constructors and Lunda Team. Learn more.
Buck O'Neil Bridge replacement updates
MoDOT's Kansas City District recently released renderings of the new Buck O'Neil Bridge. You can find these as well as project details, a history of the Buck O'Neil Bridge, project updates and more at the Buck O'Neil Bridge Project webpage.
Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission
Michael T. Waters, Orrick, and John W. Briscoe, New London, will continue to serve as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Missouri Highways & Transportation Committee as they have since being elected in September 2020. Learn more.

Take the challenge
When you get into any vehicle, buckle up your seat belt. If you are a driver, put the cellphone down. Join the 13,896 who have taken the pledge so far.
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