Highway 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

Highway 51 in Perry County will be reduced with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform repairs to the Chester (Illinois) Bridge over the Mississippi River. The work will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14, according to a MoDOT news release.

All work is weather permitting. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the areas. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636 or visit modot.org/southeast.

-- From the Missouri Department of Transportation