Travel advisory: Road conditions much improved

(From the Missouri Department of Transportation)

Travel Advisory: Thursday-Friday, Feb. 21-22

Road conditions on major streets and highways much improved

Weather Conditions: Heavy precipitation has moved out of southwest Missouri. However, freezing drizzle is a possibility overnight Thursday into early Friday morning, Feb. 21-22. Temperatures will remain near the freezing mark with lots of moisture in the air. Travel Conditions: Major routes, including I-44, I-49, Route 54, Route 65 and Route 60, are becoming mostly clear but still wet by late afternoon and early evening. Lesser-traveled routes may be ice and slush covered. Road Clearing: Once major routes are in a mostly clear condition this evening, MoDOT crews will move to the lesser-traveled routes. Continuing to work overnight, crews will plow the secondary roads and treat curves, hills and intersections with a salt-gravel mix improve traction. Workers also will monitor conditions on major streets and highways and apply salt where needed. Icy Weather Driving Tips: * Buckle up. * Adjust your speed to conditions. * Stay at least 100 feet behind a truck plowing/salting the road. * Keep your windshield and other windows clear to help you see. * Be alert for road conditions that may change as you drive. * Do NOT drive over downed utility lines. Assume every downed line is a fully-charged electric line. * Don't tailgate. * Focus on driving and avoid distractions. * Allow for extra travel time if you must travel.