(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation encourages motorcyclists and motorists to safely “share the road” this May in observation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

All motorists are reminded to watch for motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe, while motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists. According to MoDOT, there were 276 motorcyclists killed from 2010-2012.

“We’re seeing more and more motorcycles on the highways,” said Leanna Depue, chair of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety’s executive committee. “Drivers of all vehicles need to be extra attentive. A motorcycle is one of the smallest vehicles on our roads, often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot. Everyone needs to watch for motorcycles.”

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - A section of route 51 in Butler County will be closed for repairs starting on Friday.

According to Missouri Dept. of Transportation, this section of roadway is located between County Road 632 and Route B.

Weather permitting, work will performed Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near 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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BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route 51 will be reduced to one lane while crews make drainage repairs.

This section of road is located between County Road 654 and County 652.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 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.