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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
June 3, 2013
C2013-035

EMPHASIS: Levee Breach In West Alton, Southbound Highway 67 Closed

On June 3, 2013, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Lincoln-Shield levee was breached by the flood waters of the Mississippi. At this time there have been no reports of injuries or missing persons. Northbound Highway 67 is currently open for traffic traveling towards the Clark Bridge. Southbound Highway 67 is closed.

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