Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge repairs

Missouri Route 51 will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs on the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River.

This section of roadway is located from Perry County Road 946 near Claryville, Mo. to East Kaskaskia Street in Chester, Ill.

Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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 (888) ASK-MODOT or visit www.modot.org/southeast.