Daytime closures set for US 60/62 Mississippi River Bridge at Cairo

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced daytime closures for the US 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois, starting Aug. 11.

The bridge, which connects Alexander County, Illinois, with Mississippi County, Missouri, will be closed daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Aug. 11-15 and Aug. 18-22 for an annual safety inspection.

Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes during closure times. Closure dates are weather permitting.