MoDOT's top priority in a snowstorm is to clear driving surfaces as soon as possible, which may require several trips down the same route. After the snow has stopped falling and the pavement is clear, crews return to widen the cleared areas and clean the shoulders.  Snow plowed from roads could end up blocking private driveways for some time. MoDOT recognizes the inconvenience this causes, but because of limited time and resources, plows can only clear private driveways at the request of local emergency officials.  To reduce the amount of snow that might block your driveway, shovel an open area along the shoulder at the entrance (see illustration below). Plow blades will then push snow into the area just before your driveway, leaving a much smaller amount in front of it. For 24-hour winter road conditions on major routes across the state, visit MoDOT's web site at www.modot.org, or call the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-222-6400.

Call 1-888-ASK MODOT to receive reports during regular office hours.