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I wanted to thank you for your attention to the matter of the traffic light at Conway and Lindbergh. This morning the light was timed correctly to allow the Lindbergh traffic to flow freely.

by wttrash2 2/16/2022 6:24:11 PM
You are very welcome. It seems like the part needed finally came in and our signal team was able to get it installed. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 6:24:11 PM
How to residential or public streets get named? Can I get one named after me?

by David 2/16/2022 6:53:38 PM
Street names are usually determined by the municipality in which the road is located. You might want to start there. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 6:53:38 PM
Good afternoon,
Traffic in the past few weeks in the evening on SB Hampton from I-64 has been much worse. It seems like through traffic going south past I-44 is getting backed up worse near the lights for Wilson & Elizabeth. Were there changes recently to cause this, or is it something that can be looked at? Thank you!

by Joe - City 2/16/2022 7:06:26 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. I will forward to crews for investigation...Larry Tyler / Street and Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 2/16/2022 7:09:06 PM
With the passing of the infrastructure bill, when will we start seeing projects getting started?

by David 2/16/2022 7:09:32 PM
It takes a while for projects to get through the design process into construction -- usually a couple of years to work through the process -- even longer if there are right of way requirements for the project. You can see all of MoDOT's currently planned projects on our State Transportation Improvement Project list -- those are all the projects that the department has identified funding for over the next few years. You can see that at:
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) | Missouri Department of Transportation
. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 7:09:33 PM
Is the light facing north at 11th/Market St. in downtown treated like a stop sign?

by STL Driver 2/16/2022 7:11:00 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. There are signals at 11th & Market and hopefully citizens are obeying them. Presently, Ameren has crews repairing utilities in the right of way, which sometimes may lead to a flag man directing traffic. Larry Tyler / Street and Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 2/16/2022 7:15:34 PM
Since this last storm, I bet there are lots of new potholes created or existing ones made worse. Are there teams out there fixing them or are they waiting till the weather gets more consistently warmer?

by David 2/16/2022 7:18:32 PM
Thank you for submitting your posting.In regards to potholes in right of way, crews are filling potholes in the Saint Louis area. Please forward right of way concerns online at Citizen Service Bureau / City of Saint Louis. Larry Tyler / Street and Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 2/16/2022 7:22:38 PM
On the New Greenway (Wabash and McCausland Areas) there are several potholes that need to be patched---major one is sinking of pavement (single lane section) going South/west on Greenway just west of Slay Park

by RT Wehner 2/16/2022 7:22:50 PM
We also have crews out filling potholes when they aren't conducting winter operations such as plowing/treating/etc. If you know of potholes on interstates, or state numbered or lettered routes, you are welcome to contact our customer service team 24/7 at 314-275-1500 . Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 7:22:51 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. I will forward to crews for investigation and repair. Larry Tyler / Street and Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 2/16/2022 7:24:03 PM
I write in regard to two signals both on Mackenzie Road and a lack of coordination between them. One signal is at Gravois Road and the other is at Weber Road. The signal at Weber is the cause of my writing. As you may know, Gravois and McKenzie is a busy intersection. The signal at Weber is not as congested. The signal at Weber should be subordinated to that of the signal at Gravois so that Mackenzie Road drivers don't get stopped at both. Particularly, Monday through Friday around 5:00,PM, that stretch of Mackenzie backs up. I've been complaining to MoDOT about this for at least 25 years and was told that until the signal at Gravois was replaced, there was little that could be done. The Gravois signal was replaced in 2021 and the situation persists.

Weber never backs up the degree that Mackenzie does. When the light at Gravois and Mackenzie is green for Gravois, that is the time for Weber to get its green light. When Mackenzie at Gravois turns green for Mackenzie, that is the time for the signal at Weber to be green for Mackenzie drivers.

This problem persists seven days a week, all day, but is pronounced, as stated, at evening rush hour.

Thank you.

by M 2/16/2022 7:26:57 PM
I have passed your observation along to our traffic team. We do have a project on Route P that is coming up soon, so some of that may be taken care of during that construction work. If I hear back from our traffic team, I'll share what I find out. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications.

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 7:26:58 PM
When will the "leveling" replacement layer of asphalt be laid on Pine between 11th & Tucker (Downtown STL) in front of the entrance to the AT&T Garage? It has been several months since the crews finished after they initially tore up the street for under the street work!

by Robert Fasl 2/16/2022 7:29:56 PM
Thank you for submitting your posting. A repair request was created this morning and should be completed in the near future. Larry Tyler / Street and Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 2/16/2022 7:32:26 PM
Are there any concerns about the storm coming this evening or do you think the roads will be safe in the morning?

by David 2/16/2022 7:34:10 PM
At this time, there is still a lot of uncertainty about the timing of the colder weather and when that will hit our areas. Based on what we are hearing from the forecasters providing us information, this transition should be during the day tomorrow. Thiis storm is made more challenging by the heavy rains which are predicted to come in today, which would wash away any potential treatments. Wet roadways can still impact traffic, so please be prepared to slow down and pay attention during the morning rush period. As we progress through the day, we expect that roadway conditions will worsen -- so, those people who can stay home to give our crews more space to respond tomorrow will be helpful. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications.

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 7:35:38 PM
The signal at Olive and Appalachian Trail in Chesterfield randomly and frequently changes with no traffic on Appalachian Trail. This causes a backup of cars on Olive in both directions. Can that signal be tuned up to be more efficient?

by Mark 2/16/2022 7:37:39 PM
I heard from out raffic team, and we are waiting on parts to get in to repair this. We understand the frustrations, and appreciate your patience. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 7:37:40 PM
Thank you for submitting your posting. As long as temperatures remain above freezing, right of ways should be okay. At this moment, Street Department crews are servicing vehicles as a precaution to unforeseen weather changes. Please continue to monitor weather via forecasting services. Larry Tyler / Street and Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 2/16/2022 7:38:36 PM
For the city. The signal at Osceola Street and Broadway is malfunctioning again. Previously, I had asked you to look at the detection for Osceola, which has wireless pucks. You fixed it and all was well. The light is back to cycling green for Osceola when cars aren't there. Not only that, but it's a long green. I get frustrated sitting at a red light for phantom traffic. Also, the left arrow doesn't come on as a leading green arrow for northbound Broadway anymore. Did you change the green arrow to a lagging left arrow? Thank you.

by M 2/16/2022 7:39:27 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. I will forward this to crews for investigation. Larry Tyler / Street and Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 2/16/2022 7:40:38 PM
This is a response to David, re: the coming storm: Our most-recent forecast calls for an initial round of rain tonight/tomorrow, with the storm transitioning to snow some time tomorrow afternoon. As Andrew observed, this renders pre-storm salting an exercise in futility, as the rain would wash the salt from the roadway. We'll closely monitor the precipitation, and begin spreading salt as soon as possible. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 2/16/2022 7:46:50 PM
Are there plans to resurface the left hand lanes of east and west bound 70 between Lake St. Louis and O'fallon? Eastbound is especially rough. Thanks.

by legion3 2/16/2022 7:52:00 PM
We have no plans to resurface that stretch of roadway, but we do have some crews making pavement repairs in that area. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 7:52:00 PM
I'm a little late in saying this but I don't post on a weekly basis. Thanks to all who were out there clearing the roads a few weeks ago. I appreciate it. It's not something that I'd want to do and I salute you. Just thought you'd want to hear some appreciation instead of some complaints.

by M 2/16/2022 7:52:15 PM
Thank you for your kind words. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 2/16/2022 7:52:15 PM
Question for the City: Can you check out the intersection of Wherry and Eichelberger, specifically on Wherry? There are several potholes, including one very deep one. These potholes have been filled in over the years, but the problem persists. The best solution would be to carve out a large section of pavement and repair the whole section. I know that this may not be feasible for budgetary reasons, but would appreciate if you would consider it.

by Southhampton Resident 2/16/2022 7:54:54 PM
Thank you for bringing this concern to my attention. I'll forward to crews for investigation and repair. Also, consult with your Alderman via email or town hall for paving consideration. Larry Tyler / Street and Traffic Liaison

by Street Department 2/16/2022 7:57:40 PM

Live Chats

Questions about traffic lights or highway construction? Ask the Road Crew, 1 p.m.

Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) | Missouri Department of Transportation