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When/what are the plans for re surfacing 370 from 270 to Missouri bridge. It is terribly bumpy and you can see the re bar in some of the concrete were it's torn up?.

by Rick R 9/30/2020 2:07:33 PM
That is currently set for next year. We need to complete the work on the Blanchette Bridge, as Route 370 is a major alternate route for I-70. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 2:07:33 PM
Hi, as usual for me, I am ten years late with this comment. But I think I read there will be some major repainting done on I-170 soon, so maybe it is timely after all! I have been unhappy with the signage on southbound I-170 approaching I-64/40 for years. There should be much more warning that there are three "exit only" choices ahead, starting a mile or two earlier than it does now and with better signage-- perhaps like on northbound I-270 approaching I-70.
I regularly see near-accidents as I-170 ends. Having signs saying "east-bound exit only, left lane; west-bound exit-only center lane; Eager Road/Brentwood exit-only right lane" a couple of miles or more back-- in signage and also painted on the road-- would be great. (I know it won't stop jerky drivers who insist on pushing in at the last minute anyway.)
Also, on the Eager-Brentwood exit, placing the "right lane exit only" sign much earlier would be helpful. Too many cars cut left at the last second to stop from going on to Brentwood.
Thank you!

by Olivette Commuter 9/30/2020 4:26:58 PM
I have passed your observations along to our traffic team to see what their thoughts are -- if I hear back from them, I will share those here. At this time, we have no significant projects planned or funded for the southern section of I-170. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 4:26:59 PM
Hi-

A couple of weeks ago I asked about signals on Lindbergh between Schuetz and I-64. They seem to be running more in sync now but the one at Tealbrook and Lindbergh still seems to be activating (ei giving Lindbergh red, Tealbrook the green) when no vehicles are waiting on Tealbrook. This happens between 6:30 and 7am and again between 3:30 and 4pm on weekdays. Could someone please investgate?

Thanks.

by Todd 9/30/2020 4:56:48 PM
That signal is still being worked on. At this point, it looks like they are waiting on parts. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 4:56:48 PM
What's going on with the construction on Manchester? We had the roadway dug up, repaired with terrible asphalt that felt like a moonscape when driven over, then the asphalt was finally replaced with permanent smooth concrete. Now the permanent patches are peppered with terrible moonscape asphalt and large metal plates. Is this going to be a recurring cycle until this road is finally milled and replaced?

by J 9/30/2020 6:04:48 PM
Currently, Missouri American has a project along a section of Manchester. We have a project to make sidewalk updates and put a new driving surface between Big Bend and Lindbergh that starts next year. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 6:04:49 PM
As 270 is merging on Eastbound 64, at mile market 26.2 I believe, Visitation Academy is to the south, there is a pretty good pot hole in the concrete right before the highway comes out onto I-64 East bound. Just imagine taking 270 South and staying in the lane to merge onto I-64.

by Kevin H 9/30/2020 6:10:01 PM
I'll pass it along to our maintenance team to check on. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 6:10:02 PM
With the construction on Graham from is 270 to Lindbergh some of the traffic lights are ghosting at 5:15am. The light at the Northwest Medical care is cycling for lefts and no one is there. The light at St Denis is giving lefts when there is no traffic headed towards Lindbergh at the same hour, Neither one was doing this before construction began. Can somebody take a look at this?

by Rick 9/30/2020 6:10:38 PM
Pavement-embedded loop detectors (i.e., traffic-sensing devices) may well have been damaged in this area as a result of our construction activity. If this is the case, we won't be able to replace them until after the project is finished. But I'll certainly forward your report to our signals group for investigation. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 9/30/2020 6:10:38 PM
Hello, the highway display sign on EB 40/64 right before Lindbergh always shows Hampton Exit as being 8 min. I think this sign is not working or programmed correctly. It never changes and I should know, I exit off on Hampton everyday. Even when traffic is heavy or jammed, it says 8 min. Thanks for any support.

by Baxter 9/30/2020 6:15:21 PM
It may be a sensor issue -- I have asked our traffic team to check on it. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 6:15:21 PM
who would we contact in regards to recent poor asphalt replacement on the west outer road located at 55 and imperial

by dan 9/30/2020 6:21:52 PM
You could call our customer service team (314-275-1500) and ask to speak to the resident engineer on the project. They can take your information and have the engineer call you. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communcations

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 6:21:52 PM
thank you

by dan 9/30/2020 6:30:00 PM
You are welcome. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 6:30:21 PM
Driving on Interstate 70 through north city last week, I noticed lots of debris on both shoulders. I don't usually notice as much debris when driving on interstates in south or west county.
How often are the interstate shoulders cleaned, and is it possible to clean in some areas more frequently as debris litter the road?

by Beth 9/30/2020 6:59:42 PM
We have about 6,000 miles of shoulders to clear, and we try to regularly get to all roads, as possible -- unfortunately, that means we get to every roadway about once per month. That's why we rely heavily upon programs such as Adopt-A-Highway and Sponsor-A-Highway to help us clear our roadways. In addition, there are certain sections of I-70 that pass very near a landfill area, and there are often vehicles that are traveling to the landfill that may not have their loads as covered as they should -- often times, we can see significant debris on a roadway within a short time of our team going through.. If there are specific locations that you see a significant amount of debris, you can always share them with our customer service team at 314-275-1500. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 9/30/2020 6:59:43 PM
We've had a few comments about the status of utility cuts in Dogtown. We are checking on the status of the various contractors in the neighborhood before topping off with asphalt.

by Jamie Wilson 9/30/2020 7:14:10 PM

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