May 26—Officials are asking residents to be patient as the busy summer travel season kicks off on roads this weekend.

The worry is not just in the state of Missouri, but also across the county. According to the National Safety Council, it's estimated 469 people may die on roads nationwide during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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