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

Troop A, 504 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sgt. Collin Stosberg
(816) 622-0800 ext. 259
A2010-41
June 25, 2010

EMPHASIS: 10-Mile Trooper Project


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee's Summit, announces traffic enforcement will be increased over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. On July 2, 2010, from 12 p.m. to midnight, and on July 5, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Troop A officers will be conducting a 10-Mile Trooper Project on Interstate 70 throughout the Troop A area. During this enforcement program, troopers will be assigned to I-70 at 10-mile intervals in an effort to step up traffic enforcement with a goal of reducing traffic crashes over the holiday weekend. Troopers will be targeting all traffic violations, and will be especially vigilant to aggressive driving violations to promote safe driving behavior.

"Many people will be traveling on Missouri highways during the Fourth of July weekend. We ask motorists to be patient while traveling during this busy time period," stated Captain Powell. "Troopers will be enforcing traffic laws and assisting those who are stranded. Should you find yourself in need of assistance you can contact the Highway Patrol toll free at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on your cellular phone."