Highway 51 in Bollinger County reduced for bridge work

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Highway 51 in Bollinger County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make bridge repairs. The bridge is between County Road 800 and County Road 802 and will be controlled by temporary signals 24 hours a day. Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Wednesday. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636 or visit www.modot.org/southeast.