MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation
03/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/20/2026 11:15
Route 162 in New Madrid County Reduced for Shoulder Work
SIKESTON-Route 162 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder work.
This section of roadway is located from Route B to Route 153 in Gideon, Missouri.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 from 7 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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