I-55 roadwork continues this week in Perry and Cape counties

Interstate 55 in Perry and Cape Girardeau counties will continue to be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot width restriction while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform concrete repairs.

The section of roadway is in the southbound lanes from the Biehle exit in Perry County to the Fruitland exit in Cape Girardeau County.

Weather permitting, traffic will continue to be reduced to one lane beginning at 7 a.m. Monday and will reopen at about 3 p.m. Friday.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling in the area.