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Route 102 closed starting Sept. 19

Route 102 closed starting Sept. 19

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Route 102 in Mississippi County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.

This section of road is located between Route B and County Road 522.

Work will begin Wednesday, September 19 through Wednesday September 26, from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting.

The work zone will be marked with signs and drivers are urged to use extreme caution when traveling in and around the area.

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Rte. B to be reduced for routine bridge repairs

Rte. B to be reduced for routine bridge repairs

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route B will be reduced to one lane while crews perform routine bridge repairs.

The bridge is located over Interstate 57.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Monday, Sept. 10 and Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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Rte. HH to be reduced for pavement repairs

Rte. HH to be reduced for pavement repairs

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route HH will be reduced to one lane while crews make pavement repairs.

This section of road is located between Route 77 and the end of state maintenance.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Tuesday, Sept. 4 through Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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Rte. N to be closed for culvert pipe replacement

Rte. N to be closed for culvert pipe replacement

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route N will be closed while crews replace a culvert pipe under the road.

This section of road is located between Route O and County Road 214.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

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Southbound I-57 to be reduced for pavement repairs

Southbound I-57 to be reduced for pavement repairs

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says southbound I-57 will be reduced to one lane while crews make pavement repairs.

This section of road is located between Route 105 extending south one and a half miles.

Weather permitting, crews will begin working at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21 and will reopen the road Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.

MoDOT wraps up bridge improvement program in Southeast MO.

MoDOT wraps up bridge improvement program in Southeast MO.

 

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri now has 116 improved bridges due to the Missouri Department of Transportation's Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.

"With the opening of the Route 142 bridge over Main Ditch in Butler County on Aug. 15, we concluded the Southeast District's portion of the statewide Safe & Sound program," said District Construction and Materials Engineer Andy Meyer.

The program's mission is to improve over 800 of the state's worst bridges in five years. Completion is anticipated by the end of 2012-more than a year ahead of schedule.

Meyer said that road closures have been one of the keys to the program's success.

"Road closures help speed construction and control costs," he said. "However, we realize that closures are an inconvenience and have appreciated the public's patience throughout the program."

Last day for schools to register for MoDOT's student bridge building competition

Last day for schools to register for MoDOT's student bridge building competition

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation will be hosting its annual bridge building competition for high school juniors and seniors.

According to MoDOT, the competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials-15 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue.

Officials say schools must register by September 10 to compete in the competition.

Contest information and registration forms have been mailed to area high schools. If a school is interested in participating and has not received the registration paperwork by August 30, they are encouraged to contact MoDOT.

The bridge kits are scheduled to be delivered to the participating schools on October 3 and 4. Completed bridges will be picked up from participating schools on October 31 and November 1.

Bridges entered in the competition will be tested November 15 at Cape West 14 Cine in Cape Girardeau.