To help motorists prepare for another busy work zone season, the Missouri Department of Transportation has just released the 2008 Statewide Construction Map. The full-color, 17-by-22-inch map details nearly 180 major construction sites across the state.   To view a pdf version of the map go to www.modot.org/workzonemap.

Although not a complete listing of all MoDOT construction projects, the map features descriptions of various projects that may affect traffic across the state this year. Insets of the Kansas City and St. Louis metropolitan areas offer motorists a more in-depth view of urban roadwork and construction progress.

The map is useful for over-the-road truck drivers, visitors planning a trip across Missouri highways and Missouri citizens who want to learn more about roadwork on their routes. Tips for driving safely through work zones are also included.

Up-to-the-minute work zone information can be found on MoDOT’s Web site at http://maps.modot.mo.gov.

Copies of the 2008 Statewide Construction Map are available at tourist information centers, rest areas, MoDOT’s display at the Missouri State Fair and at each of the department’s 10 district offices. Request a copy by calling MoDOT’s customer service center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). Or send an e-mail request to: comments@modot.mo.gov .