Route 53 in Butler County reduced for roadside improvements

DAR/Samantha Tucker

SIKESTON — Route 53 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews trim the trees along the roadside.

This section of roadway is located at County Road 205 near Qulin, Missouri.

Weather permitting, work will take place Friday, Jan. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 www.modot.org/southeast. MoDOT information can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube under the handle @MoDOTSoutheast.