SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace three bridges in New Madrid, Mississippi and Stoddard Counties.

The bridges to be replaced include:

• The Route E bridge over Little River Drainage Ditch 251, located between County Road 628 and Route HH in New Madrid County.
• The Route 102 bridge over Black Bayou, located between Route YY and Big Oak State Park Entrance in Mississippi County.
• The Route O bridge over Drainage Ditch 287, located between County Road 349 and County Road 371 in Stoddard County.

Work to replace the bridges could begin as early as May 2025.

During construction, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of each bridge for approximately three months. Signed detours will be in place.

If assistance is needed in another language, please contact MoDOT Project Manager Chris Crocker at (573) 472-9033 by Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Any person affected by these projects may request that a public meeting be held in regard to the proposed improvements. Requests for a public meeting shall be in writing and must be submitted to District Engineer Mark Croarkin at 2675 North Main St., Sikeston, MO 63801, by Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

For more information, please contact MoDOT District Design Engineer Tim Pickett at (573) 472-9003, MoDOT Project Manager Chris Crocker at (573) 472-9033 or MoDOT’s Customer Service toll-free at 1-888 ASK MoDOT (275-6636).