Sikeston - Bridge repairs to the Route 74/Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau County will take place from Tuesday, May 28 through Monday, Sept. 16. Contractor crews will repair the metal joint connecting Route 74 to the bridge on the Missouri side.
Contractors crews will repair the westbound lanes first, so head-to-head traffic will be shifted to the eastbound lanes. Once completed, traffic will be shifted to the westbound lanes while the eastbound side is repaired. Throughout the project, driving lanes will be reduced to a 12-foot width restriction.
The Emerson Bridge goes over the Mississippi River into Illinois located between Fountain Street and Levee Road.
The work zone will be marked with signs and other traffic control devices. 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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