Southbound I-55 in Scott County reduced for bridge work

Southbound Interstate 55 in Scott County will be reduced to one lane as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform repairs beginning at the ramp and ending at the Interstate 57 overpass bridge. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, according to a news release from MoDOT.

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