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3rd & 7 37yd

What work is being done at 141 and 364? Is there somewhere online the public can view the project design?

by Alexander 4/14/2021 12:39:57 PM
We are making some improvements to how traffic moves through the interchange. There isn't a web page currently on the project, but the team has been working on putting one together. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 4/14/2021 12:39:58 PM
This one is for MoDOT. I just started using Big Bend Road as a commute through I-64 and noticed the I-64 signs with arrows are in good shape, but the 40 signs are very faded. Some are worse than others, but they are all faded and need to be replaced. Are you trying to get away from people calling the highway "40"?

by William 4/14/2021 12:47:20 PM
Are these signs on Big Bend? If that's the case, we have to work with the county(who maintains the roadway) for them to let us know which trailblazer signs they need replacements for. The interstate is, officially, U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 64 from the Missouri/Illinois border to the interstate's end at I-70 (with U.S. Route 61 mixed in west of Lindbergh) -- so it still is, technically, R.S. Route 40). Generally speaking the interstate name takes precedence over the U.S. Route (for instance, U.S. Route 40 continues on I-70 in Wentzville, but that stretch of roadway is commonly called Interstate 70. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communicatiuons

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 4/14/2021 12:47:21 PM
Last week, a Road Crew chat participant asked if ordinances exist to control vehicle emissions on and around road construction projects. The resident was concerned about heavy equipment idling on an unnamed work site. The short answer is, yes, there ARE laws designed to limit the amount of time stationary vehicles can be left running. However, there are also exemptions to those laws. We would certainly investigate a specific situation, but will need more information before launching that probe. Please contact me at dwrone@stlouisco.com. Thank you! David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation.

by dwrone 4/14/2021 5:47:15 PM
This is for MODOT. There is a deep pothole on Southbound I-55 between the Arsenal and Gasconade exits (but closer to Gasconade). Not sure of the mile marker.

by Area Commuter 4/14/2021 6:05:55 PM
I can pass that along. Do you happen to know which lane? Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 4/14/2021 6:05:55 PM
Andrew, it is in the lane adjacent to the shoulder.

by Area Commuter 4/14/2021 6:29:01 PM
Thanks -- I have passed that along to our maintenance team. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 4/14/2021 6:29:02 PM
Please restripe the westbound exit to Research Parkway. There are lines all over the place from when the lanes were striped off.
Thank you.

by DivideByZero 4/14/2021 6:29:24 PM
I'll forward your report to our Operations group. Thanks. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 4/14/2021 6:29:24 PM
I forgot to say the westbound exit of 64 to Research Park. I think that's MoDOT's.

by DivideByZero 4/14/2021 6:33:26 PM
I can certainly pass it along to our maintenance team. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 4/14/2021 6:33:28 PM
I was at Watson and Laclede Station Monday around 4:30 pm and watched Watson get left turns in both directions. Then the through lanes got greens. One car came eastbound into the left turn lane and eventually got a green arrow. Then southbound Laclede Station got a green. Is that normal operation?

by DivideByZero 4/14/2021 6:37:26 PM
Doesn't sound abnormal -- depending on demand (i.e. there was no through traffic and still time on the cycle), left turn might get some more time if there is a need for it. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 4/14/2021 6:37:27 PM
A few weeks ago, I used MoDOT's website to bring the eastbound I-64 exit at 14th Street to your attention. The right lane has pavement markings that conflict with the overhead signs (one says right turn only, one says right or left). Did you get a chance to investigate?
Thanks.

by DivideByZero 4/14/2021 6:40:26 PM
I'll check with the traffic team and let you know if I hear anything back. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 4/14/2021 6:40:26 PM