Highway 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge work

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 to the bridge over the Mississippi River. The span is northeast of County Road 238. A news release from MoDOT says the work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily Monday through Wednesday.

All 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 about the project, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636, or visit modot.org/southeast.

-- From the Missouri Department of Transportation