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3rd & 7 37yd

Last week, Metrowest asked about the new River Runner coaches. From what we understand, the new coaches are anticipated to be in service in late spring or early summer this year. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 2:41:30 PM
Hello. The city of Hannibal continues to use red light cameras. Does the Missouri Department of Transportation perform independent reviews of Hannibal traffic signal timing to ensure the city did not intentionally manipulate cycles to generate revenue?

by Marvin 1/13/2021 6:12:28 PM
There is a fairly rigorous process that municipalities must meet before they are permitted to install any red light cameras on state-maintained right of way. State maintenance includes the timing of signals -- signal timing on state-maintained routes is based on nationally accepted standards outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. You would need to check with the city on any signals that are not on state-maintained roadways. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 6:12:29 PM
Our roads are littered terrible. Old road construction signs, body parts from accidents and trash in general.
I believe we need better and more clean up crews

by Daniel 1/13/2021 7:23:41 PM
Department crews are responsible for more than 6,000 miles of shoulder just in the greater St. Louis area. They have a regular schedule for picking up debris and trash along the roadways, which is supplemented during the spring and summer by the very welcomed Adopt a Highway teams. If there are specific location where you see a large amount of debris on the road, please feel free to call our customer service team 24/7 (275-1500 or 1-888-275-6636 (ASK-MODOT) and we'll have our team take a look at it. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:23:42 PM
The traffic signals were flashing red at Manchester and 141 for over an hour Sunday afternoon/evening. Traffic was lined up for a mile in each direction on Manchester. Are the appropriate local law enforcement agencies encouraged/discouraged/notified to help keep traffic moving in an instance like that?

by On the Blink 1/13/2021 7:26:44 PM
Law enforcement does not work for the department; however, one of their primarily purposes is public safety. If they have the available staffing and can provide traffic assistance while department crews are a) responding to a signal outage or b) making repairs, they are definitely welcome to do so, Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:26:45 PM
I agree. The only red light cameras I know are in Hannibal on the Business 61, hopefully that is still a state maintained route. If so, MoDOT should lock the controller box so only certified MODOT employees can open them. Red light companies and the the cities that depend on the revenue from them are far too corrupt. Unfortunately, they controller need to be checked weekly. Especially in Hannibal too much distrust in a tourist trap town.

by MetroWest 1/13/2021 7:27:39 PM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:27:40 PM
@ontheblink, most departments are prohibited by their own policies from directing traffic at intersections, most just say it safer to let the vehicles go at their own pace. Eureka PD and Six Flags exits are prime example.

by MetroWest 1/13/2021 7:33:57 PM
Thanks for sharing that information. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:33:57 PM
Can someone redo the concrete approach and de approach of the bridge over the railroad on eastbound 44 east of Gray Summit? It’s becoming a rattle trap.

by MetroWest 1/13/2021 7:36:17 PM
I've passed this along to our team to look at. They've been working on a slide in that area, so that may be a part of work when they have finished that repair. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communicatiuons

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:36:18 PM
Thanks for the Missouri River Runner update. Can’t wait to run in modern coaches, even if @unionpacific keeps treating its human cargo as trash with all the delays on their lines. It’s amazing that BNSF can run the Southwest Chief from Fort Madison, IA to KC at 90 mph, while the line from STL to KC on Union Pacific mph is -70, and no one at MoDOT cares.

by MetroWest 1/13/2021 7:42:47 PM
MoDOT's responsibilities with railroads are listed here: https://www.modot.org/railroads-general-information. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:42:48 PM
Any official report from Railroad division about the train vs vehicle accident in Kirkwood last week? I am assuming that someone besides the local police were at the scene like they should have been.

by MetroWest 1/13/2021 7:43:38 PM
Law enforcement does all crash reports. You would need to check with them for that particular incident. They would then pass it along to the railroad division, if necessary. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:43:39 PM
Pothole Manchester Road in Warson Woods before Barry that is jarring far right lane

by Ted Phelan 1/13/2021 7:45:12 PM
Thanks -- I've passed it along to our maintenance team to check into. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:45:13 PM
What interstate within the confines of St. Louis district has the most commercial vehicle involved collisions? I know 55 in the Boot Hill is booming with them, as seen on you tube.

by MetroWest 1/13/2021 7:48:47 PM
You would have to check with highway patrol, who writes and maintains all crash reports. Typically, we only pull crash reports when doing a study on a certain corridor. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by andrew.gates 1/13/2021 7:48:47 PM

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