MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation
05/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2026 09:45
Route 51 in Perry County Reduced for Bridge Maintenance
SIKESTON-Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform maintenance on the Chester Bridge.
This section of roadway is located at the Mississippi River between McBride, Missouri and Chester, Illinois.
Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The work zone will be marked with signs and temporary signals will be used to direct traffic. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, please contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit www.modot.org/southeast .
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