Springfield/Joplin – You should have received MoDOT’s statewide news release earlier today regarding our Winter Operations Snow Drill. If not, you can view a copy of it on our website here. You should have also received MoDOT’s statewide news release regarding the 6th Annual BUPD Challenge Day, which you can view a copy of on our website here.
Media availability to discuss these activities in the Southwest District will be Thursday October 20, as follows:
Springfield media markets:
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Springfield District Office
3025 East Kearney Street, Springfield 65803
Please contact Regan Mitchell at 417-895-7641(o) / 417-766-3261(c); regan.mitchell@modot.mo.gov if interested in arranging an interview at this location.
Joplin media markets:
10:30-11:30 a.m., Joplin Regional Office
2915 South Doughboy Drive, Joplin 64804
Please contact Dave Mitchell at 417-621-6584(o) / 417-401-3053(c); john.mitchell@modot.mo.gov if interested in arranging an interview at this location.
With regards to Snow Drill activities, no ride-along opportunities will be available. However, we do have winter operations b-roll video available for you to download here or on YouTube here.
Please let us know if you have any questions or need any further information.
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