Remembering Our Fallen Workers

Since 1946, 131 MoDOT employees have died while working on the roadside, in shops and sheds or as a result of a crash while on department business.  This number only accounts for a part of the total since accurate records are not available before that time.

On Sept. 19, we will honor our fallen colleagues on the first Day of Remembrance at 1:31 p.m.  Central Office will hold a ceremony at the Fallen Workers Memorial and districts will honor these individuals in various ways across the state.

This tribute is an opportunity for us to remember the sacrifice made by these employees. It is also a time to reaffirm our own personal commitment to safety so that we all make it home safely.

Please join me in honoring these men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for Missouri’s transportation system.

Winter is Around the Corner

It’s time to start getting ready for winter. Like last year, our non-maintenance, safety-sensitive employees will help with winter operations.

They’ll be getting new training and refresher courses to make sure they’re ready for the challenge. We’re going to be bringing in seasonal employees as much as we can, but we still need to be prepared for anything Mother Nature sends our way.

Part of being prepared is planning your time off. We’re asking the safety-sensitive employees who might be called up in a snow fight to submit their annual leave requests as soon as possible. Each district will have a set number of annual leave spots set aside this season so they can take time off whether there’s a winter event or not.

 We recognize the personal sacrifices you make to keep Missouri roads clear, and I would like to thank all of you for your dedication and hard work.