MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation
09/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2026 11:40
NB and SB Interstate 55 in New Madrid County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
SIKESTON- Northbound and Southbound Interstate 55 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
These sections of I-55 will be reduced, including:
- Northbound from mile marker 57 to mile marker 58.4.
- Southbound from mile marker 53.4 to mile marker 52.
- Southbound from mile marker 56 to mile marker 55.6.
Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 18 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Drivers should anticipate short, intermittent lane restrictions.
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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