U.S. 60 in Stoddard County to be reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Work to replace the deck of the U.S. 60 bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in Stoddard County is expected to begin March 5, weather permitting. The bridge is east of Highway 25 near Dexter, Mo. The project won't involve a road closure due to the traffic volume in the area. Westbound traffic will be diverted onto the eastbound lanes from County Road 517 to County Road 531. In addition to reducing traffic to one lane in each direction, a 16-foot width restriction will be in place. Completion is anticipated in late August. For more information, contact district construction and materials engineer Andy Meyer at 573-472-5296, assistant resident engineer Tammy Hefner at 573-840-9781, or 888-275-6636, or visit www.modot.org/southeast/safeandsound.htm.