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In last week's Road Crew, a chat participant asked if St. Louis County has Laclede Station Road, from Heege to Rock Hill Road, scheduled for a resurfacing/improvement project. We do not. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation .

by dwrone 8/31/2022 6:05:42 PM
Driving South on Rock Hill Road towards Highway 44 there is a railway crossing. If you are unaware the crossing is so bad you could break and axle or pop a tire. Who is responsible for repairing the crossing?

by Andrew 8/31/2022 6:07:32 PM
The railroad that owns the track has sole authority to make these repairs. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 8/31/2022 6:07:34 PM
What is being done to mitigate the congestion along I40 at Hanley/Brentwood intersection. Attempting to merge eastbound 40 from Hanley is a nightmare and always seems to result in small accidents on a consistent basis.

by John L 8/31/2022 6:12:56 PM
At this point, there are no plans to make any changes around the I-64/U.S. 40 corridor near Hanley/Brentwood. You do have a lot of traffic entering and exiting the highway in several places along that area which create the congestion as traffic moves on and off the highway. Drivers should be respectful of other drivers attempting to enter or leave the interstate, and, during times of high congestion, consider taking turns merging (somewhat like a zipper). Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communciations

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 8/31/2022 6:12:57 PM
I can’t find detailed plans for the I-70 work that is being done at Cave Springs and Zumbehl. Where can I see what it will look like when completed?

by Ray B 8/31/2022 6:18:50 PM
You can see everything currently available on the project here: MoDOT I-70 Cave Springs (i70csfg.com). Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 8/31/2022 6:18:51 PM
There is a large and deep pothole on the entrance ramp (from Market/Compton) onto the Forest Park Ave Can this be fixed? Thanks for all that you do.

by Area Driver 8/31/2022 6:25:02 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. I'll forward to Street Maintenance for asphalt/patch. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 8/31/2022 6:26:17 PM
Are there any plans to resurface Olive Road at the interchange of Lindbergh and Olive Road? There was a reconfiguration of that interchange with damage done to the road surface, but it has not been resurfaced.

by Ross 8/31/2022 6:27:26 PM
Now that the permit project at Olive and Lindbergh is complete, we are working through getting some pavement repair scheduled at that interchange. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 8/31/2022 6:27:26 PM
The construction along north bound 55 in the city. You stated that you’ll have someone look at the trash and Chunks of rocks in the road way and in the blocked off parts. I have chips in my windshield because of the rocks and trash. Let’s do better

by Irish dad 8/31/2022 6:34:48 PM
We have crews working to pick up trash along the corridor this week; however, if you have specific areas where you are seeing the debris, I can certainly pass them along again for attention as they are going through there. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 8/31/2022 6:34:48 PM
I know that this is probably a rhetorical question, but is there anything that can be done to better manage the "soccer moms" who insist on blocking a lane of traffic, every afternoon, waiting to pull into the various schools in the area? Restripe the roads to create adequate stacking lanes? Require schools to provide more parking/waiting areas on their own property? While reduced school speed limits provide some more reaction time, it does create a safety hazard to have multiple vehicles unexpectedly stopped in a traffic lane. Examples include Sappington, in Crestwood, and Big bend, in webster Groves.

by Jimmy Z 8/31/2022 6:34:57 PM
I'll forward your concerns and recommendations to our traffic studies team for consideration. Thank you for sharing your views. David Wrone, St. Louis County Department of Transportation

by dwrone 8/31/2022 6:34:59 PM
Honestly, Laclede Station needs to be addressed - resurfaced - before Makenzie but that doesn't mean both don't need work. Having an entire lane of Laclede Station, from Heege to S Rock Hill in such bad shape it is undrivable should be a concern but it seems like it is just being brushed off as not a big deal.

by Chris 8/31/2022 6:45:43 PM
If I am understanding the initial comment for the chat, the county is ok with the terrible repair work done when the construction work was completed on Laclede Station Road and has no plans to fix the unusable lane?

by Chris 8/31/2022 6:45:46 PM
Are you going to improve the road condition on Laclede Station Road between Watson Road and Rock Hill?

by Sharon 8/31/2022 6:45:50 PM
I have a question about the condition of Laclede Station between Watson and S Rock Hill, as well as Mackenzie between Watson and Gravois. There was work done this summer on both stretches where it looks like they were doing sewer or water work in the middle lanes of both roads. That work is all but completed now but the those lanes impacted by the work are basically undriveable. On Laclede Station, in particular, people ride the right hand lane until the last minute to use the turn lane on the S Rock Hill. Is there any plan to fix that work or are we stuck with these unusable lanes until enough cars are damaged someone is forced to take action?

by Chris 8/31/2022 6:45:55 PM
Missouri American Water will be required to restore all damaged pavement to its pre-project condition. (The water company uprooted Laclede Station from Heege to Rock Hill Road to install a new water main.) The uneven/poor pavement you're encountering now will be replaced - hopefully by this fall - with "normal"/smooth-driving pavement. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 8/31/2022 6:45:58 PM
Chris -- in reference to your question about the utility work along Mackenzie Road between Watson and Gravois. There is still utility relocation work underway along that stretch of roadway. Typically, the utility company is responsible for returning the roadway to its original condition; however, they usually wait until most of their work is done to do a final pave/patch. That way, they can ensure that the work that is done holds up before putting in the final repairs. We have reached out to the water company for some repairs that need to be addressed sooner. If you have areas along the corridor which are particularly bad, you can share them with us here or our customer service 24/7 at 314-275-1500 and we'll work with the utility company. The relocation work along Mackenzie is in preparation of some upcoming sidewalk work along the corridor. That will be followed (in about two years) by a resurfacing. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 8/31/2022 6:46:38 PM
Who is the railroad that owns the track at the Rock Hill Crossing?

by Andrew 8/31/2022 6:49:25 PM
I'll have someone from our team forward your complaint to the appropriate railroad. David Wrone, St. Louis County Department of Transportation

by dwrone 8/31/2022 6:49:27 PM
I love the electronic message boards along the highway. However, I wish they could change one thing. When there isn't a unique situation going on, they say how long the drive time is to certain exits. That is fine, but when there is a unique situation like an accident you put that message up but it alternates with the standard message. For example a couple weeks ago I was driving East on 40/64 approaching 170. The message board says CRASH and before I could read about the crash it changed to saying how long it takes to get to Jefferson etc. By the time it switched back to the crash info I was already driving by the sign.

by leedog68 8/31/2022 6:58:52 PM
Typically, those are timed to allow people time to read both messages while driving at highway speeds. I'll share your observation with the team that oversees the boards. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 8/31/2022 6:58:53 PM
What is the time frame for opening portions of the project at 94 and Muegge Road?

by Ray B 8/31/2022 7:08:25 PM
There is still some concrete that needs to be completed on eastbound 94 before they anticipate reopening the ramp from Route 364 to Route 94. It should be reopened by the end of October. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 8/31/2022 7:08:26 PM