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3rd & 7 37yd

Thanks for all that you collectively do. It is much appreciated. This is for MODOT. I am not sure if they are still there, but on Saturday someone had dumped several tires under the Richardson Road overpass on northbound I-55. Can someone look into this? Thanks.

by Area Driver edited by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/26/2022 12:17:58 PM
I have passed it along to our maintenance team to investigate. You can report any concerns, like this, 24/7 by calling our customer service team at 314-275-1500 or 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communication

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/26/2022 12:17:59 PM
Is the ramp from Jefferson to eastbound 6 4 open or closed still? It kinda looked open when I drove by yesterday but I wasn't sure so I continued down to 44. Thanks.

TD

by Towerdave 10/26/2022 1:04:39 PM
Yes, the ramp from Jefferson to eastbound I-64 is currently open. However, we are still working on the connection to the bridge at 22nd street, so you can only go onto the interstate. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communication

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/26/2022 1:04:40 PM
I went to the new Costco in University City yesterday. East of 170 there is a signalized entry to the store, but just west of that location there is a drive-in / drive-out entrance / exit for those traveling west on Olive.

I noticed a lot of cars traveling east on Olive turning into the drive-in entrance requiring them to make a much greater than 90 degree turn. I'm sure this is not what it is designed for.

It is probably wise to put a no-right turn sign at that entrance to reduce the chances of accidents.

by Gregl 10/26/2022 4:20:35 PM
Thanks for your observation. That work is being done by a developer under permit, so we will work with them to see about updating signs as necessary. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communication

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/26/2022 4:20:36 PM
Correction to my comment.. it should be a no LEFT turn sign.

by Gregl 10/26/2022 4:34:21 PM
Thanks for the update. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communication

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/26/2022 4:34:22 PM
Last week, a Road Crew chat participant asked if St. Louis County has any plans to improve Dorsett Road. We do. Under a project currently slated to begin in '26 or '27, we'll be resurfacing Dorsett from Marine to just west of Dorsett Village/Dorsett Square. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 10/26/2022 5:32:19 PM
two years ago, posed question on repairing pavement at left turn lane on Olive into Mason. answer was route 340 was to be resurfaced in 2021. Still, no work and pavement in bad repair

by jim 10/26/2022 6:05:06 PM
The project on Route 340 between Lea Oak and I-270 was delayed due to issues with clearing necessary easements during the pandemic. Work on the project has started, near the western portion of the roadway, although the initial work will be making the necessary sidewalk adjustments. I will pass along your observation to the construction team to see if the contractor can make any repairs to hold that area together until the resurfacing work. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communication

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/26/2022 6:05:06 PM