JEFFERSON CITY - MoDOT has added a text alerts so Missouri drivers can get urgent road information sent straight to their mobile device.

“Text alerts from our real-time traffic services, Kansas City Scout and Gateway Guide,  are popular in Missouri’s metropolitan areas,” said Matt Hiebert, MoDOT production manager. “Now motorists in the rest of the state can also benefit from these notifications.”

Just visit www.modot.org/eupdates to sign up for the service. You don’t even need a smart phone , according to MoDOT, just one that can receive text messages.

According to MoDOT, if you already have an E-update account, just login and add your provider information and cellphone number.

But if you’re new to E-updates, just create an account and choose which counties, routes and regions you want to know about.

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route K will be reduced to one lane while crews install cameras on the signal arms.

This section of road is located in the turn lanes between Mt. Auburn Street and Kingshighway.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Thursday, Nov. 15 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction while crews make pavement repairs.

This section of road is located between Route FF and Route E.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Friday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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