SIKESTON, Mo. -- Southbound Interstate 55 in Scott County will continue to be reduced to one lane this week while Missouri Department of Transportation crews make pavement repairs. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from Highway 77 at Benton, Mo., to U.S. 62 at Sikeston. Weather permitting, the work will continue Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5 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 at 888-275-6636.