ROUTE K CONTRACT LET

SIKESTON -- The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission has awarded a contract to widen the I-55 overpass at Route K, add turn lanes and install traffic signals on Route K in Cape Girardeau.

Jim Murray, the department's district engineer at Sikeston, said a contract was awarded to the St. Louis Bridge Co. of Arnold for $3,800,103. The work is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 1.

The work involves adding turn lanes and widening the bridge to seven lanes. In addition, traffic signals will be installed on Route K at the I-55 ramps and at Siemers Drive.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution and observe all temporary traffic signs in these areas during construction.