(KFVS) - With Thanksgiving coming up, the Missouri State Highway Patrol wants to remind drivers that there will be lots of extra traffic for the holiday and urges drivers to be cautious.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Patrol will participate in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). As part of the operation, all available officers will be assigned to Missouri roadways to enforce traffic laws, especially drunk driving laws, speeding and seat belt use. Troopers will also be assisting drivers in need.

"It's important that everyone arrive at their Thanksgiving destination safely," said Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. "Please obey all traffic laws, wear your seat belt and pay attention to the job of driving. That text or cell phone call can wait. If alcohol is part of your plan, don't drink and drive."

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route 177 will be reduced to one lane while crews make pavement repairs.

This section of road is located between Route W and Route V.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, Nov. 5 through Friday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 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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CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route Y will be closed while crews replace a pipe under the road.

The road will be closed between Greensferry Road and Aleut Lane.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, Oct. 22 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

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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