Paving work reduces section of Route H

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Route H in Scott County, from Route U to Route HH, will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews begin the asphalt overlay. Weather permitting, work will be done from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Tuesday through May 25. The work zone will be marked with signs. For more information, contact resident engineer Brian Holt at 243-0899 or the Missouri Department of Transportation's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636, or visit www.modot.org/southeast.