Lane closures are set to begin on the I-57 Mississippi River Bridge in Cairo starting Monday, weather permitting.

According to IDOT, the closures are necessary for the bi-annual inspection of the structure carrying I-57 over the Mississippi River. Emergency vehicles will be allowed through the construction site as quickly as possible.

Closures will run from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday of next week, then again starting Monday, March 19 through Thursday, March 22, weather permitting.

You are encouraged to seek other routes to your destination while work is underway.