Northbound I-55 in New Madrid County will be reduced for pavement repairs

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Northbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot width restriction this week while Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. The section of road is from Highway 80 to one and a half miles north. Weather permitting, work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636.