I-55 traffic to be delayed for construction

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Traffic on Interstate 55 will be stopped periodically next Tuesday and Wednesday for work on the new LaSalle Avenue/East Main Street interchange. The contractor expects to blast rock for excavation for the interchange next week, weather permitting.

When blasting occurs, traffic near mile marker 102 will be stopped for brief periods. Drivers should prepare for possible delays and consider alternate routes. For more information, contact senior construction inspector Rick Lamb at 243-0899 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at (888) 275-6636.