Route 61 in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as contractor crews replace a bridge.
This bridge is located over Poor Creek between County Road 506 and Achillea Lane in Old Appleton, Mo.
Work will take place Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Saturday, Nov. 18, weather permitting.
During the closure, southbound traffic will detour to Route KK to southbound I-55 Exit 111 to Route E to Route 61. Northbound traffic will detour to Route E to northbound I-55 Exit 117 to Route 61.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.
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