Road work continues

Improvements to the Interstate 55/57/U.S. 60 cloverleaf interchange in Sikeston are continuing. The interchange is located at mile marker 66. Currently the ramp from northbound I-55 onto westbound 60 will be closed, with a signed detour available. The ramp is expected to reopen Friday, Aug. 17, weather permitting. The ramp from northbound I-57/eastbound 60 to northbound I-55 will also be closed, with a signed detour available. The ramp is expected to reopen Monday, Oct. 1, weather permitting. Lane closures are also in place. Northbound I-55 is reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction from mile marker 64 to mile marker 67. 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 Monday, Oct. 1, weather permitting.

Liza King/Standard Democrat

Improvements to the Interstate 55/57/U.S. 60 cloverleaf interchange in Sikeston are continuing. The interchange is located at mile marker 66. Currently the ramp from northbound I-55 onto westbound 60 will be closed, with a signed detour available. The ramp is expected to reopen Friday, Aug. 17, weather permitting. The ramp from northbound I-57/eastbound 60 to northbound I-55 will also be closed, with a signed detour available. The ramp is expected to reopen Monday, Oct. 1, weather permitting. Lane closures are also in place. Northbound I-55 is reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction from mile marker 64 to mile marker 67. 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 Monday, Oct. 1, weather permitting.