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HANNIBAL, MO. -- UPDATE: August 11 at 9:54 a.m.

KHQA has confirmed that the road from Alexandria to Keokuk is completely closed due to high water.

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The following is a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation:

Wednesday, August 11, MoDOT plans to temporarily close Route 136/61 at Alexandria in Clark County due to high water from heavy rain received north of the area.

The Mississippi River is nearing flood stage at Alexandria and expected to cover the road by mid-morning. MoDOT crews plan to close the road at 10:00 a.m. this morning.

Route 136/61 traffic normally going across the Des Moines River Bridge near Keokuk, Iowa is being directed to the Des Moines River Bridge at St. Francisville. 

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Motorists traveling into Iowa should proceed north on Route 61 to Wayland, and continue north on Route 27 through St. Francisville into Iowa. Detour signs are in place to advise motorists of these alternate routes.

MoDOT reminds motorists that it is dangerous to drive into water-covered roads. Crews will continue to monitor these highways and will not reopen until safe passage is possible. The roadway will be opened to motorists as soon as the floodwater recedes and the roadway has been cleared for safe travel.

Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org or call 1-888 ASK MODOT (888-275-6636) before starting a trip to the area. If you have questions about this or other transportation issues, please call MoDOT's toll-free Customer Service line at 1-888-275-6636 (1-888-ASK MODOT) during normal business hours or visit our website at www.modot.gov/northeast.