Highway 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

Sunday, September 23, 2012

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Highway 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane as crews perform the annual bridge inspection on the span over the Mississippi River into Illinois. Weather permitting, the work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. 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 www.modot.org/southeast.

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