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
04271115
April 27, 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 will be closed on the following dates:

Dexter, closed Thursday, April 28, 2011.
Portageville, closed Monday, May 2, 2011
Sikeston, closed Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Kennett, closed Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The public should use the Malden Driver Examination Station, located at the Malden Community Center at 607 North Douglas, as an alternate location for testing on April 28, May 2, and May 4. Hours of operation at this site are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On May 3, testing will be provided at the Cape Girardeau Driver Examination Station, located at 3102 Blattner Road, Suite 104. Hours of operation at this site are 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Troop E will continue to monitor testing availability. The public also may contact the Driver Examination Division at (573) 840-9500 for the most up-to-date information.



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