SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) anticipates closing the Mississippi River MO 51 (Chester Bridge) at noon on Thursday, May 4. Due to increased Mississippi River levels and current crest level predictions, MoDOT has determined it necessary to close the bridge to prevent additional flooding in Perry County. Travelers need to make plans to find alternate routes to travel from Missouri to Illinois.
Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map to stay current on all flooding closures at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. The map is also available as a free app on iTunes and Google play listed as MoDOT Traveler Information. You can also call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) for up-to-date information.
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