Ramsey Creek bridge to close for replacement

The project to replace the U.S. 61 bridge over Ramsey Creek in Cape Girardeau County has been accelerated. Work is scheduled to begin April 26, weather permitting. During construction, southbound U.S. 61/Kingshighway will be closed from Silver Springs Road south to Highway 74 west. Completion is anticipated in late June. The project had originally been scheduled to begin in August. Signs and warning devices will be in place. For more information, contact regional field engineer Andy Meyer at 573-472-5296, assistant resident engineer David Wyman at 573-840-9781 or 888-275-6636, or visit www.modot.org/southeast/safeandsound.htm.