MoDOT to divert traffic during overpass repairs in Scott County

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Northbound Interstate 55 traffic will be affected as Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the Route PP overpass in Scott County.

All lanes of southbound I-55 will remain open.

The work will repair the damage caused by a dump truck hitting the overpass Sept. 27. Beginning Friday, weather permitting, northbound I-55 traffic will be reduced to one lane from mile marker 80 to 89 as crews begin preparatory work to replace the damaged girder. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place.

The Route PP overpass will close at 5 p.m. At about 10 p.m., both lanes of northbound I-55 will close and crews will begin to replace the damaged girder. Northbound I-55 traffic will be detoured to U.S. 61 from Benton, Mo., to Scott City.

As traffic volumes begin to increase, one lane of northbound I-55 will open Saturday, weather permitting. The northbound I-55 closure and detour to U.S. 61 will resume at 8 p.m. Saturday as crews complete the girder replacement. Repairs are expected to be completed Sunday. Signs and warning devices will be in place.

For more information, contact district bridge engineer Jeff Lambert at 573-380-6342 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636.