MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

10/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2026 10:20

Route W in Ripley County Closed for Bridge Replacement

SIKESTON-Route W in Ripley County will be closed as construction crews replace the bridge over Drainage Ditch 3.

This section of roadway is located from Route AA to County Road W-2.

Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 with completion anticipated Monday, Feb. 8, 2027.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, please contact Resident Engineer Matt Wilkerson at (573) 472-9013, MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit www.modot.org/southeast .

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