Highway 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

Highway 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 11-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform routine maintenance to the bridge over Horse Island Chute. The bridge is between the Perry County line and County Road 238. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19 through 22.

Work is weather permitting. Work zones 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 modot.org/southeast.

-- From the Missouri Department of Transportation