The future was supposed to be bright for this fascinating place at the confluence of two mythic American rivers. It didn’t quite pan out that way ...

Drivers using the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” bridge will see crews working doing preliminary work on the U.S. 51 Bridge Replacement Project.

CAIRO, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the upcoming closure of the U.S. 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River at Cairo for safety inspections.