Highway 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

Highway 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance on the bridge over the Mississippi River. The work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Monday through Nov. 6, according to a MoDOT news release.

All work is weather permitting. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the areaa. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636 or visit modot.org/southeast.

-- From the Missouri Department of Transportation