MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop E Headquarters - 4947 Highway 67 North - Poplar Bluff, MO 63901


News Release

For further information please contact: Trooper Clark D. Parrott
(573) 840-9500, Ext. 221
05061119
May 6, 2011

EMPHASIS: Troop E Driver Examination Stations To Close Temporarily


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer, Troop E, Poplar Bluff announces that due to regional flooding and the activation of Missouri National Guard units, designated Troop E Driver Examination sites are expected to be closed on the following dates:

Sikeston and Caruthersville?Tuesday May 10, 2011
Kennett?Wednesday May 11, 2011
Dexter?Thursday May 12, 2011
Portageville?Monday May 16, 2011
Sikeston?Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Kennett?Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Dexter?Thursday, May 19, 2011

The Malden Driver Examination Station, located at 607 North Douglas, will be open May 10-13, May 16, and May 18-20. Hours of operation at this site are 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

The Cape Girardeau Examination Station, located at 3102 Blattner, Suite 104, will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through May 20. Hours of operation at this site are 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

All examination stations will be closed on Monday, May 9, 2011, in observance of President Truman's birthday.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will continue to monitor testing availability. The public may contact the Driver Examination Division at (573) 840-9500 for the most up-to-date information.



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