SIKESTON—Route 162 in New Madrid County will be closed as contractor crews replace the bridge over drainage ditch 62.
This section of roadway is located between Route B and County Road 361 near Portageville, Missouri.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Aug. 8 with completion anticipated Friday, Sept. 30.
This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact Resident Engineer Kevin Plott, at 573-472-9034, 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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