Rehab work to begin on I-55 bridges over Route 62 at Miner

te 55 bridges over Route 62 at Miner, Missouri is slated to begin Monday, May 9, weather permitting.

As construction is underway, motorists should anticipate head-to-head traffic with a 10-foot width restriction on I-55 from Exit 66B to Exit 69.

In addition, Route 62 will be reduced to two lanes with a 10-foot width restriction from Matthews Lane to North Interstate Drive. The Route 62 ramp onto northbound I-55 will be closed during construction.

Work to rehabilitate the northbound I-55 bridge will begin Monday, May 9, with completion anticipated Friday, Dec. 2, weather permitting. Work to rehabilitate the southbound I-55 bridge is expected to begin in 2023.

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

For additional information, contact Resident Engineer Kevin Plott at (573) 225-8409, MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.