Road work 10/19/14

Highway 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

Highway 51 in Perry County will be reduced with a width restriction of 10 feet as Missouri Department of Transportation crews make repairs to the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River. A MoDOT news release said the work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.

All work is weather permitting. 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 or visit modot.org/southeast.

-- From the Missouri Department of Transportation