Road work 11/1/15

U.S. 61 in Cape County reduced for pavement repairs

Two work projects have been scheduled for this week along U.S. 61 in Cape Girardeau County, according to news releases from the Missouri Department of Transportation.

U.S. 61 between Silver Springs Road and Southern Expressway will be reduced to a 14-foot width restriction as MoDOT crews make pavement repairs. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily Monday and Tuesday.

In addition, U.S. 61 will be reduced to a 14-foot width restriction between Boulder Crest and Interstate 55 for pavement work. Those repairs are scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily Monday through Friday.

All work is weather permitting. Work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the areas. For more information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636 or visit modot.org/southeast.

-- From the Missouri Department of Transportation