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Bridge Closure at Cairo, Illinois Starting March 18, 2019
March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
BRIDGE CLOSURE - US 60/62 SOUTH AT CAIRO
Alexander County, Illinois/Mississippi County, Missouri
Location - 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.
The closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 18th at 8:00 a.m. extending through Thursday, March 21st, at 12:00 p.m. and Monday, March 25th at 8:00 a.m. extending through Thursday, March 28th at 12:00 p.m.
The bridge will be open to all traffic from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each night.
Crews will be performing required annual safety inspection of the structure.
Last Updated on March 06th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc8h/Bridge-Closure-at-Cairo-Illinois-Starting-March-18-2019
Stoddard County Route ZZ Closed for Pipe Replacement
February 28th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Stoddard County, Missouri - Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace the culvert pipe under the roadway.
This section of roadway is located between County Road 657 and County Road 651.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 6 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. 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
Last Updated on February 28th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc7d/Stoddard-County-Route-ZZ-Closed-for-Pipe-Replacement
New Future I-57 Sign Unveiled in Dexter
February 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - On Friday, February 22, 2019 state and federal lawmakers took part in unveiling the new "Future I-57" sign at the First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri. The plan is to turn U.S. Highway 60 into the Future I-57!
Mark Stidham, City Manager, for the city of Dexter presented guest speakers U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, U.S. Congressman Jason Smith, Lt. Governor of Missouri Mike Kehoe, and Mark Shelton, Southeast District Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation. Each spoke briefly about the project.
Plans are currently underway to expand Interstate 57 in Missouri from Sikeston to Arkansas. The project once finished will connect Chicago, Illinois to Little Rock, Arkansas.
The new Future i-57 signs will be placed along Hwy. 60 with construction costs between Poplar Bluff and the Arkansas state line ranging about $50 million.
The money will come from federal highway funds, Missouri Department of Transportation and taxpayers.
Pictured from left to right: Mark Stidham, Jason Smith, Roy Blunt, and Mike Kehoe.
Last Updated on February 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc64/New-Future-I57-Sign-Unveiled-in-Dexter
Stoddard County Route ZZ Closed for Pipe Replacement
February 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Stoddard County Route ZZ Closed for Pipe Replacement
Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace the culvert pipe under the roadway.
This section of roadway is located between County Road 651 and County Road 657.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Feb. 25 and Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. 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.
Last Updated on February 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vc5u/Stoddard-County-Route-ZZ-Closed-for-Pipe-Replacement
Stoddard County Route J Reduced for Drainage Improvements
January 25th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Route J in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage improvements.
This section of roadway is located from Route AA to Route F.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
The work zone will be marked with signs. 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)
Last Updated on January 25th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbve/Stoddard-County-Route-J-Reduced-for-Drainage-Improvements
