Cairo bridge to close for repairs

Friday, November 20, 2020 ~ Updated 8:20 PM

Repair work will close the U.S. 60/62 bridge at Cairo, Illinois, beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 30, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The bridge will remain closed throughout the duration of work, which will include pier repairs and temporary shoring. Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, a news release stated. Message boards will be in place to guide motorists along alternate routes using U.S. 62 west, Interstate 57 north and Illinois Route 3.

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