I-55 to be reduced for pavement repairs | News

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says northbound I-55 will be reduced nightly to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction while crews mill and overlay the road with asphalt.

The first section of road is located between Route K to Route 61 which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. nightly.

The second section is located between U.S. 61 and Route Y and will be performed Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. nightly.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact the Resident Engineer, Brian Holt at (573)243-0899 or 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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