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3rd & 7 37yd

I know the problems that effect the NS railway bridge to widen 70 west but any plans on widening 70 west of Wentzville Parkway maybe to Foristell or farther?

by john 5/20/2020 4:32:02 PM
Although that is one of many projects that we would like to see come to reality, at this time, we have no funding identified for any widening work on I-70 in St. Charles County. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 5/20/2020 4:32:02 PM
Once again, a comment about the bottleneck at the Norfolk Southern Bridge. When are people going to understand, MoDOT has no interest in rebuilding or expanding that bridge or the one in High Hill. The state is too afraid of railroads and their power in the Federal government even though most railroads are in deep trouble because of the policies that caused shippers to flee to trucks. Because the railroads only want unit trains now.

by MetroWest 5/20/2020 5:08:10 PM
Thank you for sharing your opinions. Andrew Gates, MoDOT COmmunications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 5/20/2020 5:08:11 PM
"Drivers on northbound I-44 will also still be able to get to eastbound Route 366."

This came in today's I-44 update email. Did you mean to say "northbound I-270"?

Thank you, again, for the update emails. They are much appreciated.

by unclecarl 5/20/2020 5:53:57 PM
Yes, that would be northbound I-270. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 5/20/2020 5:53:58 PM
The ramp from 141 to EB 44 has a lane drop sign after the lane drops, which makes it seem like the Bowles exit only lane ends. It's probably left over from when that on ramp did drop. Can you remove it or move it further up?

by DivideByZero 5/20/2020 5:56:55 PM
I've asked our traffic team to take a look at it to see what they can do with the sign. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 5/20/2020 5:56:56 PM
Are there any plans to clean up the former highway construction staging areas at 270 and Dougherty Ferry? It has been left in terrible condition. The gravel and debris alongside the northbound ramp is unsightly and didn’t look like that before. Additionally, the land to the west of the southbound ramp is just as bad. Some grass and a tree or two would go a long way to repair these areas.

by Nicole S 5/20/2020 5:58:17 PM
That area will, most likely, be used for future construction staging, so any grass would be temporary, at best. I have asked our maintenance team to see if they can clean it up to make it look a little better in the meantime. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 5/20/2020 5:58:19 PM
I know Manchester is a work in progress, but boy that temporary patch is rough. Is there a time frame for the project?

by DivideByZero 5/20/2020 6:45:35 PM
You don't specify exactly where your concern is. Missouri American is still working on completing their improvements along Manchester. When they are complete with their work, they should put in a more permanent repair until the resurfacing project on Manchester Road between Big Bend and Lindbergh, which looks like it should start sometime next year. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 5/20/2020 6:45:36 PM
Thanks for taking questions. Is the traffic signal at Lansdowne and McCausland (next to the Metrolink light, but not the one at the Metrolink station) on sensors or timers? If it's on sensors, I think they may be not working..each time I go by it's giving traffic on e.g. northbound McCausland a green when there are no cars. Thank you.

by Joris 5/20/2020 6:50:22 PM
The water department light at Hampton is giving a SB arrow for no traffic...last night at 1100pm.

by DivideByZero 5/20/2020 6:50:23 PM
Both sound like wireless, in-pavement vehicle detection sensor issues - we will check it out

by Street Department 5/20/2020 6:50:24 PM