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CAIRO BRIDGE CLOSURE - US 60/62
March 23rd 2023 by Dee Loflin
CAIRO BRIDGE CLOSURE - US 60/62

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.


Last Updated on March 23rd 2023 by Dee Loflin




Route ZZ in Stoddard County Reduced for Shoulder Repairs
February 27th 2023 by Dee Loflin
Route ZZ in Stoddard County Reduced for Shoulder Repairs

Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs.  

This section of roadway is located from Route H to County Road 642. 

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Feb. 27 through Friday, March 31 from 7 a.m. to 3 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 27th 2023 by Dee Loflin




Route 25 in Stoddard County Reduced for Shoulder Work
February 12th 2023 by Dee Loflin
Route 25 in Stoddard County Reduced for Shoulder Work

Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace roadway lighting. 

This section of roadway is located from Lighthouse Road to the commuter parking lot in Dexter, Missouri. 

Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.   

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 12th 2023 by Dee Loflin




Route AH In Stoddard County Closed for Railroad Maintenance
January 27th 2023 by Dee Loflin
Route AH In Stoddard County Closed for Railroad Maintenance

Route AH in Stoddard County will be closed as railroad crews perform railroad maintenance on the tracks.  

This section of the roadway is located from U.S. 60 to Route 114 near Grayridge, Missouri.  

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, February 13 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. 


Last Updated on January 27th 2023 by Dee Loflin




Route FF In Stoddard County Closed for Railroad Maintenance
January 18th 2023 by Dee Loflin
Route FF In Stoddard County Closed for Railroad Maintenance

Route FF In Stoddard County Closed for Railroad Maintenance

Route FF in Stoddard County will be closed as railroad crews perform railroad maintenance on the tracks.  

This section of the roadway is located from West Main Street to South Main Street in Essex, Missouri.  

Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. 


Last Updated on January 18th 2023 by Dee Loflin




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