01Control immediate traffic danger first
Call 911 for injury, fire, smoke, hazardous leakage, a vehicle stopped in a live lane, an unstable crash, or another immediate threat. Do not cross a divided highway, stand in a ramp gore, or walk around a barrier to meet help.
02Say the city or county and travel direction
Report northbound or southbound and whether you are near Liberty or Clay County, Independence or Jackson County, Lee's Summit, or Harrisonville or Cass County. Add a static pin and the last and next signed junction when possible.
03Identify the exact junction and roadway form
Useful route anchors can include Route 152 and U.S. 69 near Liberty, U.S. 24 and I-70 near Independence, the U.S. 50 north and south junctions near Lee's Summit, and Route 58 near Harrisonville. State whether you are on a freeway mainline, ramp, bridge, divided arterial, signalized intersection, outer road, rural shoulder, or private entrance.
04Describe the U.S. 50 interchange precisely
Current construction at U.S. 50 and Route 291 can change lanes, ramps, outer roads, and approach paths. Report whether signs identify Route 291 north or south, U.S. 50 east or west, the complete ramp movement, work-zone barrier, and current responder or contractor instruction.
05Check current MoDOT and regional information
Use MoDOT's Traveler Information Map, Kansas City roadwork listings, and KC Scout where covered. A project page explains scope and timing but does not replace today's signs, lane control, incident response, or closure information.
06Qualify access, vehicle, destination, and assignment
Give keys, drivetrain, wheels, tires, steering, brakes, damage, leaks, vehicle size, requested help, destination, and property access. Call 816-588-8888 so live dispatch can confirm authority, safe approach, equipment, availability, estimate, and assignment.