Highway B in Bollinger County, highways Y and V in Cape County closed

MoDOT sent out a news release this morning saying Highway B in Bollinger County from Highway 34 to Scopus is closed.

In Cape Girardeau County, Highway Y from Highway W to Highway V and Highway V from Highway Y at Oriole to Highway 177 at Trail of Tears State Park are closed.

The closings are due to downed power lines and ice-covered trees in the roadway.

The routes could possibly open late this evening, MoDOT said.

For more information call MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MODOT.

This downed power line blocks Route V east of Oriole. (Photo by James Baughn)