I-55 in Scott County reduced for repairs

Thursday, March 3, 2011

North- and southbound Interstate 55 in Scott County will be reduced to one lane with a 16-foot restriction later this month while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform routine bridge maintenance. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from Highway 62 at Sikeston, Mo., to Highway 77 at Benton, Mo. Weather permitting, the work will begin at 8 a.m. March 14 and will end at 5 p.m. March 25. The work zone will be marked with signs.

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