Roadwork to close one lane of I-55 near Benton

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. -- The southbound lane of Interstate 55 will be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot width restriction Tuesday and Wednesday while Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the roadway's shoulders. The work will be performed on the Route 77 overpass near Benton, Mo. Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, call MoDOT at 888-275-6636...