Traffic Alert: Route 51/Chester bridge weight limit reduced to 25 tons due to deterioration

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SIKESTON – Recent bridge inspections have revealed deterioration, requiring MoDOT to restrict heavy loads on the Route 51/Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River in Perry County to 25 tons. New weight-limit signs will be installed on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Traffic Impacts:

·  Weight limits on the bridge will be reduced to 25 tons, including loads of grain/grain co-products.

o   A regular semi-truck weighs 40 tons.

·   Bridge will remain open to traffic.

·    Bridge is safe for travel.

Future Plans:

·    Plans for bridge repairs are underway.

·    Prior to repairs, additional information regarding timelines will be released.

·   Once completed, the load posting will be increased to 40 tons.