Highway 51 work starts Wednesday; restriping of Highway 34 starts June 15

Highway 51 work starts Wednesday

Highway 51 in Perry, Cape Girardeau and Bollinger counties will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot width restriction at several locations in coming weeks as a state highway contractor widens the shoulder and puts an asphalt overlay on the road. The section of road designated for the work runs from the Interstate 55 Outer Road in Perryville, Mo., to Route 72 in Patton, Mo., the Missouri Department of Transportation announced. The work will start with milling and widening the two-foot shoulders, then proceed to the asphalt overlay. The work will begin Wednesday and continue through Sept. 18. Workers will be on site from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Restriping of Highway 34 begins June 15

Highway 34 in Jackson will be restricted to one lane in each direction as Gaines Construction Co. restripes the roadway through the construction zone. The change in route will allow one westbound lane and one eastbound lane to be open during daylight hours. All lanes will be open at night. The section of road slated for work is from the Highway 34/72 intersection to County Road 335. Work is scheduled to begin June 15 and be completed by June 29. Workers will be on site from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

-- From staff reports