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3rd & 7 37yd

MoDOT, are you planning on staying on track with all area construction during this pandemic?

by South Side 3/25/2020 1:50:50 PM
You can see the latest information on our current responses to the situation on-line here:

MoDOT and COVID-19 | Missouri Department of Transportation
As you can see, we are continuing with the design and construction process on state roads. If you happen to be a contractor or consultant who does (or is considering) working on state projects, you may want to attend one of our on-line only meetings listed there. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 1:50:51 PM
The street lights at Hwy 255 and Telegraph have been off for some time. When will the lights be turned back on?

by Steve 3/25/2020 2:55:09 PM
I have asked our lighting team to go and check on those lights and make sure that everything is working correctly. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 2:55:10 PM
Who has responsibility for the roads adjacent to the on and off ramps from I-70 directly in front of the airport? Those and other nearby roads routing traffic to and from the airport are nothing but potholes.

by Boandtug 3/25/2020 4:30:08 PM
The road on the north side of I-70 (Lambert International Boulevard) are maintained by the airport. You would have to share pothole concerns on that roadway with them. Natural Bridge Road (which is on the south side of I-70 near the airport) is maintained by MoDOT -- if you have specific locations where you see potholes on Natural Bridge, I will be more than happy to pass them along to our maintenance team. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 4:30:10 PM
Any plans to improve northbound I-55 at Loughborough? There have been several accidents where vehicles have left the roadway to the grass shoulder or onto Idaho Ave.

Funding is always an issue, but it seems additional barriers would be a manageable cost.

At the very least, can a crew pick up the debris (downed trees, crime scene tape, etc.) from an earlier fatal accident?

by River Des Peres Yachtsmen 3/25/2020 4:43:26 PM
We have some work planned on some of the bridges along I-55 in several years, but no plans to make any adjustments at the ramp. As I understand, the grassy area between the ramp and Idaho is intended as space for individuals to safely recover control of their vehicle if they happen to go off the roadway at the ramp. Placing barriers there might increase damage to any vehicles that might leave the roadway. I will ask our maintenance team to pick up any debris from the crash at that ramp Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 4:43:26 PM
On east bound Manchester, in the right lane at Romine in Kirkwood there is a nice pothole - not enjoyable to hit - it is in the tire grove - please take a look - thanks for this service

by John 3/25/2020 5:54:42 PM
I've asked our maintenance team to take a look at this. As a reminder, you don't have to wait for chat room to report potholes. We have a live customer service representative available 24/7 at 314-275-1500 or 1-888-275-6636 (1-888-ASK-MODOT). Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 5:54:43 PM
To the city. Thank you for improving the signal timing at Hampton and Loughborough. Either you have the detection fixed, or you shortened the amount of time given to Loughborough. Whatever you did, it is appreciated!!!

by M 3/25/2020 5:57:42 PM
Vehicle detection upgrade was completed - you're welcome!

by Jamie Wilson 3/25/2020 5:57:42 PM
StL city: Hall St. southbound is flooding again even after light rainfall. The worst spot is right before Adelaide, but there are other spots scattered all the way to Riverview. (btw, do the trucking cos. pay extra taxes for the wear and tear they put on the Hall St and Riverview en route to I-270?) Thank you for your time.

by bill 3/25/2020 5:58:32 PM
We'll check out the area you cited - thanks

by Jamie Wilson 3/25/2020 5:58:32 PM
Are there plans to repave Bayless from I55 to Lemay Ferry? Its horrible.

by Larry D 3/25/2020 6:02:54 PM
We are currently designing a project by which Bayless will be resurfaced from Union to Lemay Ferry Road. Our tentative schedule for that job - which will also include the replacement of the bridge on Bayless between I-55 and Lemay Ferry Road - is 2022. David Wrone, St. Louis County Department of Transportation

by dwrone 3/25/2020 6:02:54 PM
I've seen some posts on social media that suggest this would be a great time to do some repairs on the roads with the light traffic. Has this been considered? Weather permitting? Sounds like a great idea!!

by Steve k 3/25/2020 6:12:01 PM
We continue to maintain the roadways and work on construction projects in the area. However, due to the Missouri constitution, we must have the funds in hand before we award any projects. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 6:12:01 PM
Our Operations staffing has been temporarily reduced by covid virus concerns. Older personnel, as well as those personnel with pre-existing health issues that put them at greater risk, are presently not on duty. However, we have crews working in each of our five Operations districts. Staffing levels, though, currently aren't sufficiently robust for an en masse offensive against less-than-optimal pavement. And, like MoDOT, we must follow strict guidelines before awarding contract road projects (i.e., improvement projects performed by private companies). David Wrone, St. Louis County

by dwrone 3/25/2020 6:18:56 PM
Has the current stay in place restrictions affected your maintenance forces, and if so how...both modot and st Louis county can answer.

by commuter 3/25/2020 6:25:00 PM
MoDOT maintenance forces are considered essential, and so they continue to work on the roadway. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 6:25:00 PM
Mr. Gates, I observed that the signal at Mackenzie and Weber malfunctioned last night. Mackenzie stayed green until a car pulled up on Weber. That's the good news. But if an eastbound car on Weber came to the light, it got a green light with left arrow, as it should. Once all the eastbound traffic cleared, westbound traffic then got a green light, even when no cars were there. Normally, the eastbound green light/green arrow change to a yellow light/yellow arrow and then to red. Instead it gave green time to eastbound phantom traffic. I hope this makes sense.

by M 3/25/2020 6:26:56 PM
I've asked our signal team to take a look at it and see if everything is working correctly. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 6:26:57 PM
To the city, I had also asked you to check Osceola and Broadway. Has that been repaired? I apologize, if the answer is yes, but I haven't been to Crusoe's on Osecola Street since Covid-19 shut down their dining operations. Therefore, I haven't seen the light in operation for about three weeks, or so.

by M 3/25/2020 6:29:28 PM
Yes, that one was addressed. Let me know if you see any further issues. Thanks

by Jamie Wilson 3/25/2020 6:29:28 PM
Mr. Wilson, please remove the 'no right turn on red signs, for all four intersections of Hampton and Eichelberger. They might've been needed when kids walked to Bishop DuBourg H S, but that way of life is unfortunately a relic from the past. Thank you.

by M 3/25/2020 6:43:03 PM
We'll reevaluate that location for lifting no right on reds. We've recently installed a Lead Pedestrian Interval there where you may notice that the pedestrians are given a several second head start on their walk indication before the adjacent green comes on for vehicles. This allows the peds to get moving and to make them more visible to motorists who are waiting. In checking this, we'll verify if acceptable sight lines are available at the approaches of the intersection as well.

by Jamie Wilson 3/25/2020 6:43:03 PM
Can something be done to the roadway surface in the intersection of Hwy 100/Hwy M/Old Hwy 100. The the EB (orignal surface) has cross ruts it feels like a washboard driving over it at 60 mph.

by MetroWest. 3/25/2020 6:50:59 PM
I have reached out to our team that oversees this area, but haven't heard back from them yet. I'll share what I get from them next week. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 6:50:59 PM
Mr. Wilson,

Yes, I did see the walk indicator come on a few seconds before the light turned green. That is a good thing.

by M 3/25/2020 6:57:05 PM
Very good!

by Jamie Wilson 3/25/2020 6:57:05 PM
My comment concerns South Outer Highway Dr. along I 44. Please have someone fix these: 1) There are too many holes on both sides of the road about a half mile west of Bowles Avenue. 2) There is a big bump in the shoulder and road just before you turn into Cracker Barrel. You have to stop before going over the bump or there is a chance you could throw your front end out of alignment.

by Harold 3/25/2020 6:58:21 PM
I have shared that with our maintenance team to take a look it. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 3/25/2020 6:59:55 PM
I think that's it, we'll host again next week. Thanks for joining, everybody! STAY HEALTHY

by Beth O'Malley 3/25/2020 6:59:58 PM

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