Bridge washing begins

The Missouri Department of Transportation has begun to wash bridges on various state routes throughout Southeast Missouri. Crews are working in Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid and Pemiscot counties, according to a MoDOT news release. To help reduce the impact to traffic, some of the work will be done at night. Drivers should be prepared to slow down significantly when coming up behind a slow-moving caravan. Work is expected to be completed in three weeks.

All work is weather permitting. Work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near those areas. For more information about these projects, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636, or visit modot.org/southeast.

-- From the Missouri Department of Transportation