
Heads up, New Madrid County residents and commuters: your travel might hit a snag come the end of January. The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced that Route D will be closed for a period of bridge maintenance works, necessitating a detour for everyone traveling through the area.
The shutdown will affect the stretch from Route 153 to County Road 531, near the small town of Parma, MoDOT reported. Providing that weather conditions don't throw a wrench in the plans, maintenance is scheduled from Monday, Jan. 27 through Thursday, Feb. 6, running daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Commuters might want to plan for extra travel time or seek an alternate route.
During this maintenance window, MoDOT wants to ensure that safety is paramount. There will be signs clearly marking the work zone, with an advisory for motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving nearby. MoDOT understands the impact this has on daily commutes and urges drivers to remain alert to avoid any potential incidents in the area.
In case you need more details about the bridge maintenance or the specifics of the road closure, MoDOT encourages reaching out to their Customer Service Center. Interested parties can call toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit MoDOT’s website.