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3rd & 7 37yd

Are you all hiring? Curious to know what are the most needed roles to be filled.

by Eric 12/22/2021 6:25:59 PM
You can see the latest job postings across the state for the department here: MO Careers - Department of Transportation. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 6:25:59 PM
Is there anyway to check on the light at Lindbergh and Conway? Early in the morning (5AM), the light is timed for Conway instead of Lindbergh. So when traveling on Lindbergh, traffic stops at the light, light changes to green, cars proceed and then changes right back to red.

Being that Lindbergh is the higher class road than Conway does it not make sense to have the light timed for Lindbergh?

Thank you.

by wttrash2 12/22/2021 6:29:44 PM
I've asked our traffic team to check into this -- it may be something is out. It does seem odd that Conway would be getting the most green time. Thanks for sharing the observation. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 6:31:49 PM
This is for Eric, who, earlier in today's chat, asked about job openings. And, yes, the Department of Transportation currently has multiple employment opportunities:
Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | St. Louis County, Missouri Careers (governmentjobs.com)
David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 12/22/2021 6:37:33 PM
What is the latest on the I-70 design build project?

by Driver 12/22/2021 7:13:33 PM
If you are asking about the I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds Design-Build project, we recently received the final proposals from the teams and are currently evaluating those proposals. We expect to make a recommendation to the Commission for approval in the February MHTC meeting. You can see more on the project page, here: MoDOT I-70 Cave Springs (i70csfg.com)Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 7:13:34 PM
When is Page blvd within City of St. Louis limits next scheduled to be completely resurfaced?

by Jake 12/22/2021 7:14:42 PM
We currently have a project tentatively scheduled for Route D from the city limits to Tucker set for fiscal 2024. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 7:14:42 PM
Has the sweeping and trash collection along the interstate been re-evaluated with the increase in funding. This continues to be an issue especially with more events looking to come to St Louis.

by Driver 12/22/2021 7:17:39 PM
Trash collection (to include sweeping) is one of the department's higher priorities. We have spent more than 35,000 hours so far this year collecting debris along the roadways. Due to the pandemic, many of our partners (Adopt a Highway and Sponsor a Highway, and the incarcerated crews) have had to reduce the time they spent on the roadways. We are hoping that future years will see an increase in efforts from those partners as we move forward, as well. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 7:17:39 PM
On westbound Chippewa near Jamieson and right next to the Catholic Supply, there is a sewer grate that is below grade. If you run over it, it basically functions as a pothole. Can the sewer lid be raised to the level of the street?

by Area Driver 12/22/2021 7:20:46 PM
We can certainly take a look at it and share it with the appropriate responsible organization. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 7:20:46 PM
Any word on the loop trolley? No more money should be placed into this catastrophe.

by Driver 12/22/2021 7:24:20 PM
Information on the Loop Trolley is available here: HOME | STL Loop Trolley. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 7:24:21 PM
In 2021 I submitted a lot of questions about Olive Blvd, and you have always given answers. More broadly, all representatives have done a great job answering the questions posed here. Thank you for engaging with community members this year, it was much appreciated!

by Olive Thanks 12/22/2021 7:27:04 PM
You are definitely very welcome. I think I speak for all the participants answering questions that we appreciate the opportunity to hear from our customers, share information where possible and address concerns that come up, Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 7:27:04 PM
Hi,

Will Hanley Road be resurfaced south of Manchester? That part going down the hill southbound from near the BMW dealer is really beat up.

Thanks.

by Todd 12/22/2021 7:37:09 PM
We currently have no near-future improvement plans scheduled for this section of Hanley Road. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 12/22/2021 7:37:11 PM
Hello! Not sure if this has been asked, but are there plans to re-pave Ballas Road from Manchester to Dougherty Ferry once the water line is complete?

by Chris2fer 12/22/2021 7:41:25 PM
We do indeed have an improvement project planned for this section of Ballas. Work is expected to begin next spring or early summer. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 12/22/2021 7:41:26 PM
It seems there are a lot of area roads that are being torn up for utility work. And lots of steel plates on the road. (Elm in Webster, Manchester Rd, Hanley Rd, Brentwood Blvd, etc) Is it just a coincidence? Or are all of the utilities aging out at the same time? And as is a common question here, will the roads be normalized in a timely manner when the fix is done?

Thanks for doing these chats. Happy Holidays!

by Steve K 12/22/2021 7:49:54 PM
Your question covers several jurisdictions (i.e. MoDOT maintains Manchester, and the County maintains Hanley and Brentwood), so the answer will be a very general one. Some work (like the work along Manchester) is due to on-going or planned construction, but work other than that (or water main breaks) would typically be the result of the utility company performing maintenance they need to on their system. One can easily suppose that similarly aged utilities would probably need the same general type of updates or maintenance at the same time -- you might reach out to the utility companies for specifics on the types of work they are doing. Any utility work on the roadway is done under permit, and one of the requirements for permits is that the roadway is supposed to be returned to its former condition. That may take some time (due to contracting requirements, ensuring the repair doesn't cause other nearby issues, and the like) but our team (as does the county and city) does work with the utility company through that process. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 12/22/2021 7:51:34 PM