We want everyone to stay home MODOT prepares ahead of winter storm [Video]

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) – The Missouri Department of Transportation is preparing for the worst as a winter storm approaches this weekend.

In a press conference Thursday morning, top engineers said that this could be the largest storm to hit the region in recent years.

“We want everyone to stay home Sunday and possibly Monday, too, if you can work from home,” said Matt Killion, who is the assistant district engineer for MoDot Kansas City. “We anticipate crews will be out Saturday treating the roads as necessary and staying out until the roads are mostly clear.”

Killion said they are down hundreds of employees. To fill the gaps, they’re bringing in people from out of state, different departments and people who have retired.

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They’re asking for patience in advance, saying the staffing shortage will make clearing the roads take …