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. Bill Lowe
(816) 622-0800 ext. 273
A2010-30
May 10, 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 Memorial Day weekend. On May 28, 2010, from 12 p.m. to midnight, and on May 31, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 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.
"Many people will be traveling on Missouri highways during Memorial Day 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."

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