MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

03/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/17/2026 08:30

Route J in New Madrid County Reduced for Asphalt Overlay

SIKESTON-Route J in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane as construction crews perform an asphalt overlay.

This section of roadway is located from Route 62 to Route 153 near Malden, Missouri.

Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, March 19 through Tuesday, March 31 from 7 a.m. to 6 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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