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3rd & 7 37yd

A minor issue probably, but the westbound I-44 construction signs at Berry [for Big Bend] say "Left Lanes Closed," but only one is closed. This has been the case for a few weeks now, pre last weekends closure and as of yesterday.

by DivideByZero 7/13/2022 6:02:54 PM
Thanks for sharing that -- I've passed it along to the team overseeing construction for that project to take a look at it. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:02:54 PM
What's the timeline for completing Manchester Road upgrades between Hanley and Lindbergh?

by Route 66 7/13/2022 6:05:09 PM
That project is currently expected to be complete in late summer 2023. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:05:09 PM
I mainly drive 364 both ways but I do see other areas where the road drains are full of trash n when it rains the water can’t get off the roads - are you trying to work on this - thanks

by John W 7/13/2022 6:09:45 PM
Our crews are regularly out, as priorities permit, clearing and sweeping roadways along the 6,000 miles of shoulder in the greater St. Louis area. In many cases, no sooner have we gone through and cleared/picked up the roadway when there is debris back on the roadway. When there is a prediction for severe weather, our crews also go out and do what they can to prevent the drains from clogging. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:09:45 PM
Watson / MO-366 & Old Sappington - it appears that a detector is out and thge light is working on some sore of extended fixed cycle, likely related to the mall site reconstruction - any chance of getting the detector repaired? Thanks1

by Jimmy Z 7/13/2022 6:10:12 PM
Thanks -- I have shared your observation with our traffic team. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:10:13 PM
During rush hour, 64 East flows well...except for just after the 170 interchange. Are there any plans to address this bottleneck?

by Jock Ewing 7/13/2022 6:11:53 PM
There is a lot of traffic coming on and leaving the interstate within a short distance just east of I-170, which can cause a lot of congestion. We have no plans, at this time, to make any changes to I-64 in that area. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:11:53 PM
Thank for the opportunity to pose questions to the powers that be via this forum. This issue is for the City—I have seen the same issues addressed in previous chats, but no resolution has occurred. Can the City sit down with Ameren and mandate that they remove the construction barriers on Truman Parkway that has taken out a whole lane in front of their headquarters? I have not seen any work done there in several weeks. In a previous chat, the response from the City was that they would reach out to Ameren, but nothing has done. Can the City fine Ameren and/or their contractor for this? On a related note, can the City take control of the traffic signal at Truman Parkway and Papin? Others have complained about this issue numerous times, and the last response from the City was that they “believe that Ameren controls this signal”. Why is that allowed when the City should have oversight of the traffic signals and not Ameren?

by Downtown Westerner 7/13/2022 6:18:53 PM
Now that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has been signed by President Biden, are plans to improve Highway 70 across Missouri in the works?

by Kwdkathy 7/13/2022 6:21:22 PM
There are a lot of currently planned and funded projects across the state of Missouri along I-70. You can see more details on what has been studied and what is currently in the works here: Improve I-70 | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:21:23 PM
Thank you for following up on this concern. I'll reach out to Ameren for an update on construction timeline. Signal concerns will also be addressed in correspondence...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 7/13/2022 6:23:30 PM
This is for the city (unless the state now maintains it).

It "feels like everything old is new again" regarding the N-bound lanes of Kingshighway, from the merge with Christy to Oleatha.

Years ago, myself and others repeatedly all-but begged to have these lanes - especially the curb one - repaired, as they were in terrible shape: the right one eventually was resurfaced, but has been rendered abysmal again (primarily due to more work from Spire - although I think some water main repairs also occurred).

A while back, some sort of major changes to K were teased here, but "emergency surgery" is needed beforehand: the conditions on this stretch are now about at "developing nation" status (and we're back to most vehicles stacking up in the left through lane, as the other is best-suited for ones with an off-road suspension).

Thanks.

by reasonrules 7/13/2022 6:26:01 PM
When is McKelvey going to be repaved north of Ameling?

by danuserj 7/13/2022 6:29:00 PM
A St. Louis County contractor currently is improving McKelvey, from Ameling north to Glenpark. This project will include removing and replacing McKelvey's pavement. Work is scheduled to be complete by the end of this year. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 7/13/2022 6:29:02 PM
Thanks for bringing this concern to my attention. I believe Kingshighway is on the list for repaving. In the meantime, I'll inspect and submit repair request to Street Maintenance...Larry Tyler / Street & Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 7/13/2022 6:29:52 PM
For the city, just north of Germania/Marceau, on SB Alabama, it appears that a whole slab of concrete is settling in the right lane, creating a square "pothole". Can that be addressed? Thanks!

by Jimmy Z 7/13/2022 6:42:33 PM
For the City, the RR crossing on Germaina, between Alabama and Primm, continues to deteriorate, especially for NB/WB traffic. Any chance of getting this addressed? Thanks!

by Jimmy Z 7/13/2022 6:42:36 PM
Thank you for following up on your concerns. Both locations have been submitted to repair crews. I'll reach out to Street Maintenance for a updated timeline for repair...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 7/13/2022 6:45:35 PM
The long sweeping fly-over ramp from southbound 141 to eastbound I-44 has several issues. First it is in constant need of having debris swept up due to large trucks exiting the nearby landfill and garden supply business. Secondly, as I pass Vance Rd on southbound 141 I am in the lane that feeds this ramp and there is repeated traffic that also want to exit but instead of getting into this lane early always pass on my left and then try to merge into the traffic lane I'm in causing disruption to my lane and the lane they are trying to move from. This causes backups especially in my lane.This is especially problamatic during evening rush. Can something be done to correct these issues?

by James 7/13/2022 6:47:10 PM
As far as the debris you mention -- we always encourage truck traffic carrying items to make sure that their loads are covered -- we do sweep this area (as well as all the other 6,000 miles of shoulder in the greater St. Louis area) on a rotating schedule. As far as your other concern, there will always be drivers with differing opinions on when the correct time to merge is, especially on a free-flowing ramp such as this flyover. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communciations

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:47:10 PM
On southbound 170 around Delmar, there are a few signs that are obscured by overgrown vegetation

by STEVE K 7/13/2022 6:47:46 PM
Thanks -- I have asked our maintenance team to take a look at this area and see what they can do. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:47:47 PM
Affton/County question: what's the timeline for completion of (I think) the water main replacement/repairs along MacKenzie?

by Bill F 7/13/2022 6:55:20 PM
That is preliminary work leading up to an upcoming construction project along the stretch of Mackenzie between Watson Road and Gravois. That project should start later this year, and will continue for about two years. For more details, please see: Route P (Mackenzie) resurfacing and sidewalk project | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:55:21 PM
Several months ago, I had asked about the removal of a dead tree on MODOT property on southbound I-55 before the Bayless exit. It was still there the last time I drove by. Are there any plans to remove this obviously dead tree?

by Area Driver 7/13/2022 6:56:26 PM
I'll share your concern with our maintenance team again -- my guess is that this is on their list, but they have been addressing higher priority issues along the roadway. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:56:27 PM
James again. The debris from trucks on the I-44 flyover ramp is from their tires that have picked up mud and other debris that then is put onto the roadway. It's not from uncovered loads.
And can the lane to exit onto this ramp be designated as exit only? This lane also serves I-44 westbound traffic so it could be designated as exit/exits only.

by James 7/13/2022 6:59:38 PM
If it is mud, then there isn't a lot more we can do to prevent it It's possible that you might talk to the municipality of Valley Park and see if they can work with the business owners to reduce that debris coming onto the roads from those businesses. Unfortunately, the exit ramp doesn't meet the requirements to be designated as exit only -- and that wouldn't prevent the traffic from coming down the lane immediately to the left of the ramp and cutting over onto the ramp. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 7/13/2022 6:59:39 PM