Castor River bridge in Stoddard Co. to close for improvements

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Work to replace the Route BB bridge over Castor River in Stoddard County is expected to begin May 31, weather permitting. Construction was originally scheduled to begin May 9 but was postponed because of flooding. The road will remain closed from Route K to Route M as construction is underway. Completion is anticipated in early August. Signs and warning devices will be in place. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area. For more information, contact regional field engineer Andy Meyer at 573-472-5296, assistant resident engineer David Wyman at 573-840-9781, 1-888-275-6636, or visit www.modot.org/southeast/safeandsound.htm.

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