U.S. 60 in New Madrid County reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON, Mo. -- U.S. 60 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane beginning Wednesday as contractor crews perform bridge repairs. The bridge is between Route FF and U.S. 61. Weather permitting, the work will be performed Wednesday through May 2, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area. For more information, contact assistant resident engineer Tammy Hefner at 573-840-9781 or call MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 888-275-6636 or visit www.modot.org/southeast.