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Route Z in Stoddard County will be Closed
February 26th 2021 by Dee Loflin
Route Z in Stoddard County will be Closed

Route Z in Stoddard County will be closed as contractor crews perform bridge repairs to Drainage Ditch #37.

This section of roadway is located between County Road 791 and Route W.

Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, March 8, with completion anticipated Wednesday, June 30.

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

For additional information, please contact Resident Engineer Donald Hills at (573) 840-9781, MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT


Last Updated on February 26th 2021 by Dee Loflin




Route E in Stoddard County Reduced for Culvert Replacement
February 25th 2021 by Dee Loflin
Route E in Stoddard County Reduced for Culvert Replacement

Route E in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.

This section of roadway is located between County Road 517 and County Road 527.

Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 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 25th 2021 by Dee Loflin




WB Route 60 in Scott, New Madrid and Stoddard Counties Reduced for Guardrail Repairs
February 23rd 2021 by Dee Loflin
WB Route 60 in Scott, New Madrid and Stoddard Counties Reduced for Guardrail Repairs

WB Route 60 in Scott, New Madrid and Stoddard Counties Reduced for Guardrail Repairs 

Westbound U.S. Route 60 in Scott, New Madrid and Stoddard Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform guardrail repairs.

The following lane closures will be in place on Route 60:

Work will extend from Route AA in Scott County to Route E in New Madrid County. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 1 through Monday, March 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Work will extend from Route BB in New Madrid County to County Road 589 in Stoddard County. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 8 through Monday, March 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Work will extend from Route FF in Stoddard County to Route WW in Stoddard County. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 15 through Monday, March 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

The work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near these areas.

For additional information, contact Resident Engineer Brian Holt at (573) 243-0899, MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)


Last Updated on February 23rd 2021 by Dee Loflin




U.S. 60 Outer Roads in Stoddard County Reduced for Guardrail, Cable Repairs
December 06th 2020 by Dee Loflin
U.S. 60 Outer Roads in Stoddard County Reduced for Guardrail, Cable Repairs

Stoddard County, MO - The U.S. Route 60 outer roads in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform guardrail and cable barrier repairs.

Work will be underway on both outer roads along Route 60 simultaneously. This section of roadway is located from Missouri Route 51 to Route TT at Dudley, Missouri.

Weather permitting, work take place Monday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

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


Last Updated on December 06th 2020 by Dee Loflin




2020 Bridge Closure US 60/62 South of Cairo, Illinois
November 19th 2020 by Dee Loflin
2020 Bridge Closure US 60/62 South of Cairo, Illinois

BRIDGE CLOSURE - US 60/62

Mississippi County, Missouri/Alexander County, Illinois

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on US 60/62 in Alexander County of an upcoming BRIDGE CLOSURE.

Beginning Monday, November 30, 2020, weather permitting, there will be bridge repair work on the US 60/62 bridge at Cairo that will require a bridge closure beginning at 7am. The bridge will be closed throughout the duration of work. Work includes pier repairs and temporary shoring. Work is expected to be completed by December 31, 2020.

Message boards will be in place to guide motorists along alternate route utilizing US 62W, I-57N and IL 3.


Last Updated on November 19th 2020 by Dee Loflin




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