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3rd & 7 37yd

SB270 ramp to WB Manchester - there is a HUGE pothole in the main driving area. Can this please be repaired? Thanks for all the good work you do!

by LakeSider 3/29/2023 2:33:09 PM
I have shared that with our maintenance team. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 3/29/2023 2:33:10 PM
The 44 East closure at Williams road is really bad in the morning. How long will this lane be closed?

I also saw on the website that there are several bridge rehabilitations happening over the next few years between Eureka and Fenton. "Bridge rehabilitations between Eureka and Fenton. Project involves bridges A3856, A0775, J0255, L0704, A3996, A3638, A1797, L0761, A4285, L0932 and A4288." Do you have a map that shows which bridge is which? Also, will these all require lane closures?

by 44 Driver 3/29/2023 5:00:24 PM
The I-44 lane closure near Williams Road is projected to go through December. We have a lot of rehabilitation work going on at those bridges over the Meramec River to ensure that they remain in good condition, At this point, we are still working out what needs to be done on each of those bridges you listed -- depending on how extensive the work is (and whether the bridge goes over the interstate or it carries the interstate over another bridge), we will then have to determine the impact (long term lane closures, overnight closures, etc). The project looks to be awarded in late 2025/early 2026, so as we get closer, we'll be able to share more specifics and give more recognizable descriptions than the bridge numbers listed on the STIP. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 3/29/2023 5:00:25 PM
Hi. Is 23rd street between Olive and Market on the schedule to be resurfaced? It's filled with craters and potholes. Probably the worst stretch of road downtown. Thanks.

by Matt 3/29/2023 5:42:17 PM
Thanks for bringing this concern to my attention. 23rd St is a part of the soccer stadium project and will be paved in near future. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 5:45:49 PM
Can the signal timing on Jefferson be looked at? NB from Arsenal around 7:30am, just seems like each light turns red as the flow of traffic is coming up. Thank you!

by South City 3/29/2023 5:47:04 PM
We have a pavement resurfacing project in that area, and along the outer road from Williams Road to the Franklin County line that is set to begin late spring or early summer. We'll have more specifics once the project has been awarded and we have had a chance to meet with the contractor. Until that project has started, our maintenance crews will continue to monitor that stretch of roadway and patch potholes. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 3/29/2023 5:49:48 PM
Thanks for bringing this concern to my attention. I'll check out this location and refer any issues to Traffic Division crews for timing adjustments. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 5:50:07 PM
Is there a plan to replace the left lane between eureka and fenton? The left lane on westbound 44 is particularly bad and is equivalent to driving on the highway in East St. Louis

by 44 Driver 3/29/2023 5:50:16 PM
We have a pavement resurfacing project in that area, and along the outer road from Williams Road to the Franklin County line that is set to begin late spring or early summer. We'll have more specifics once the project has been awarded and we have had a chance to meet with the contractor. Until that project has started, our maintenance crews will continue to monitor that stretch of roadway and patch potholes. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 3/29/2023 5:50:24 PM
there's a bad pothole on broadway when you are turning right onto Arsenal and heading towards the 55 ramp/ Gus's pretzel direction

by pothole 3/29/2023 5:50:42 PM
Thanks for bringing this concern to my attention. This issue is on my radar, and work order has been submitted to Street Maintenance crews for asphalt fill. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 5:53:33 PM
Is anyone from St. Louis City on these chats anymore? I read earlier that there's been $57 Million of Pandemic Relief money earmarked for repaving roads and making them safer. When are they going to start? Where do we find out which roads are going to be repaved? Thank you!

by gpeg 3/29/2023 5:54:16 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. True, there's a lot of paving scheduled for this area in near future. I do not have a tentative start date on hand, but I'll look into providing one soon. Kingshighway, Union, Grand, Jefferson, are some of the majors on this list. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 5:59:44 PM
Mr. Tyler,

Please look at the signal at Grand Blvd and Iron Street. The signal has wireless detection that used to work well. Grand gets stopped repeatedly with no cars on Iron. It's a long wait at a red light and I see many cars run the signal. Also, the left arrow for northbound Grand to turn into the dollar store comes on and no cars are waiting to turn left. This has been going on for about six to seven months. Thank you.

by M 3/29/2023 6:02:52 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. This signal location is on my radar and I'll check with Traffic Division crews for an update. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 6:04:43 PM
I concur that the signal at Jefferson Avenue and Arsenal Street needs attention. We on Arsenal wait a long time for a green light. This light has wireless detection but has always been programmed to run on a timed pattern.

by M 3/29/2023 6:07:48 PM
Thank You. This signal location will receive a work order for Traffic Division crews to investigate. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 6:10:46 PM
Mr. Tyler,

Please also look at the signal at Arsenal and Lemp. Lemp gets a lot of green light time, way more than is needed to clear cars waiting to cross Arsenal. Thank you.

by M 3/29/2023 6:11:15 PM
Thank You. This signal location will receive a work order for Traffic Division crews to investigate. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 6:13:38 PM
The downtown streets are in such bad shape from 55/44 exits on through Lafayette, Tucker, etc. why are they allowed to remain in such disrepair?

by BallwinBrian 3/29/2023 6:16:39 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. Presently, Street Maintenance crews are asphalt patching right of ways until paving projects commence. I ask for a little patience. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 6:20:59 PM
Can something be done about the horrible road conditions on STL airport roads/ramps?

by brandonj 3/29/2023 6:22:45 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. I'm not exactly sure if Airfield Maintenance crews take care of the right of ways at the airport, but I'll reach out to them for clarification. Thanks...Larry Tyler / Streets & Traffic Liaison / City of St Louis

by City of St Louis Streets... 3/29/2023 6:24:51 PM