JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Feb. 15 -- The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the following news release:

SIKESTON-Northbound Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve county will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs. 

This section of roadway is located from mile marker 155.6 to mile marker 157.4.

Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, Feb. 21 through Thursday, Feb. 22 from 7 a.m. to 3p.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 ...