U.S. 61 in Cape County reduced for bridge repairs; NB I-55 in Cape County reduced for bridge maintenance

U.S. 61 in Cape County reduced for bridge repairs

The southbound U.S. 61 flyover bridge over Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau at mile marker 93 will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs. According to a MoDOT news release, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, and Thursday Jan. 12.

NB I-55 in Cape County reduced for bridge maintenance

Northbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. A MoDOT news release said the northbound off ramp to Highway 74 at Exit 93A will be closed to traffic at this time as well. This section of the interstate is from mile marker 92.8 to mile marker 93.4 near Cape Girardeau. The work is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22.

All work is weather permitting. Work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near those areas. For more information about these projects, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center at (888) 275-6636 or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

— From the Missouri Department of Transportation