I-55 detoured for overpass work

SIKESTON, Mo. -- As contractors set the beams for the new Route H overpass south of Blodgett, Mo., Interstate 55 will be closed from exit 80 at Benton, Mo., to exit 69 Miner, Mo., traffic will be detoured to U.S. 61 until 9 p.m. today. As traffic is detoured, there will be a potential for delays. Local residents should consider using other alternate routes if possible. Completion of the Route H overpass is anticipated in mid-August. Signs and warning devices will be in place. For more information, contact regional field engineer Andy Meyer at 573-472-5296, assistant resident engineer David Wyman at 573-840-9781 or 888-275-6636, or visit www.modot.org/southeast/safeandsound.htm.