Southeast Missourian

Highway 51 in Stoddard County, between County Road 279 and Route K, will be closed as contractor crews make repairs to the bridge over drainage ditch No. 5.

The work will begin at 6 a.m. Dec. 3 and conclude by 5 p.m. Dec. 10, weather permitting. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use caution while traveling near the area.