Road improvements underway

Saturday, June 10, 2017

SIKESTON --Improvements to the Interstate 55/57/U.S. 60 cloverleaf interchange, began June 5, at mile marker 66 in Sikeston. As work is underway, motorists should anticipate various lane and ramp closures, according to Missouri Department of Transportation.The ramp from southbound I-55 onto northbound I-57 will be closed, with a signed detour available, until Aug. 7. The ramp from southbound I-57 to southbound I-55 is also closed, with a signed detour available, and expected to reopen Oct. 2. Lane closures are also in place. Southbound I-55 is reduced to one lane with an 11-foot width restriction from mile marker 66.4 to mile marker 60. In addition, westbound U.S. 60/southbound I-57 and eastbound U.S. 60/northbound I-57 is reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction below the overpass. Completion is anticipated by Oct. 2.

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