PIKE COUNTY, Mo. – Weather permitting, MoDOT crews have scheduled bridge maintenance which will temporarily impact traffic on Route UU in Pike County. On April 7-8, the road will be reduced to one lane approximately one half mile from each end of the bridge over U.S. 61 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily while work is being completed. There will be a ten feet width restriction in place while work is being completed.

Motorists will need to use caution when traveling through the work zone during these times. This work is weather dependent and could be rescheduled or delayed. Please slow down and be attentive.

Spring is here and work zones are popping up. Before you travel, check out MoDOT’s online traveler information map at www.modot.org.  Never drive impaired, make sure everyone in the car is buckled up, and please avoid distractions. For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org to receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.