I-55 in Perry County reduced for repairs

SIKESTON, Mo. -- North- and southbound Interstate 55 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. This section of highway is from Route M to Route J/P. Weather permitting, work will begin at 8 a.m. Monday and will be completed by at 5 p.m. March 30. Southbound Interstate 55 in Perry County, between Route Z and Highway 51, will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. Weather permitting, work will begin at 8 a.m. April 2 and will end at 5 p.m. April 6.