State of Missouri

03/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/23/2026 09:06

MO Route 162 in New Madrid County Reduced for Edge Rut Repairs…

SIKESTON - Route 162 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.

This section of roadway is located from Route 153 to County Road 263 near Gideon, Missouri.

Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

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 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast .

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