BRIDGE CLOSURE - US 60/62

Alexander County, Illinois and Mississippi County, Missouri

Cairo, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling in the Cairo area that the US 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River will be closed to all traffic. 

Critical issues were discovered during the Routine Inspection that started March 13, 2023.  The bridge will remain closed until a plan can be developed and implemented.

Message board will be in place to direct traffic.

For IDOT District 9 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict9 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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