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The conversion of Big Bend, from four lanes to three lanes, between Berry and Glendale, seems to have worked out well. What are the plans to extend the three-lane configuration east, across I-44 and the railroad tracks, and west, to either Sappington or to I-44?

by Jimmy Z 10/21/2020 5:43:28 PM
We have no plans to reduce lanes to the west; traffic volume is too heavy west of Berry Road. However, traffic levels would support a reduction of lanes to the east, toward Elm. We have no timetable for that project, though. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 10/21/2020 5:43:29 PM
No question, just sad to see somebody already put Graffiti on the new I-44 Bridge at Jefferson :(

by SouthSide 10/21/2020 5:50:24 PM
Yes, it is unfortunate when that happens. Our team is aware of it, and we'll be working to get that cleaned up. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 5:50:26 PM
Please remove portion of the median on the west side of Lindbergh and Manchester and allow for a longer left turn lane. People don't need to turn left in front of traffic that close to a major signal. Those drivers can access those two businesses from Lindbergh. The portion of the median that shifts to the south is constantly getting hit by drivers. You could also make it a shared left turn lane where drivers can turn left from either direction if you must keep it open.

by 646 10/21/2020 6:13:28 PM
Thanks for the comment. We have a project coming up late next year and in early 2022 that is working on Manchester between Lindbergh and I-270. It looks like we are making some changes to the median in this area. You can see more details on the project here:
https://www.modot.org/route-100-manchester-resurfacing-route-6167-i-270.
I have shared your thoughts with the team overseeing that project. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 6:13:31 PM
Signs for the Webster Groves Historic Downtown and Webster university at the I-44/Elm interchange are looking horrible. One has been hit by a truck and remains with chunks missing. Does MoDOT still allow Historic Downtown signs? There are other signs for major traffic generators in the area that are in really bad shape. Don't those entities pay for those signs? If they don't want to continue to pay, the bad signs should be removed.

by JohnQ 10/21/2020 6:17:03 PM
Those signs are maintained by a private company (Missouri Logos) and those organizations need to work with that company to get the repairs made. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communication

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 6:17:04 PM
I didn't know Missouri Logos also handles traffic generator and Historic Downtown signing. I thought they just did the Gas/Lodging/Attraction type signs with blue background and logos. Does Missouri Logos also do College signing. If they are handling all this they are not providing a good service as legends are pealing off signs.

by JohnQ 10/21/2020 6:21:02 PM
I believe Missouri Logo is currently doing all the signs to help people find locations. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 6:21:03 PM
Would you please consider removing the concrete median on Watson through Crestwood? This median is just not needed.

by Steve 10/21/2020 6:26:18 PM
We do not currently have any plans for construction on that stretch of Watson Road at this time. I will share your thoughts with the team that oversees that area, so they may consider it during the next construction projects for Watson Road in Crestwood. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 6:26:18 PM
If Missouri Logos is handling all of those signs, MoDOT EPG 903.16.3 should be changed. This section says a contract is made between the traffic generator or college and the commission, no mention of Missouri Logos like section 903.11 Specific Service Signs-Logos.

by JohnQ 10/21/2020 6:27:15 PM
I'll pass your thoughts along to the team that works on the EPG. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 6:27:15 PM
Thanks -- I have asked our maintenance team to check it out. Typically, we would prefer traffic be able to see traffic coming toward them at intersections. We'll see what we can do. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communciations

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 6:43:59 PM
Can St Louis County and MoDOT make it standard practice to include a phase delay for all traffic turning right on red and left at a flashing yellow arrow? Too often traffic flow is interrupted for a single vehicle.

by Steve 10/21/2020 6:46:24 PM
I have asked our traffic team to share their thoughts on that. One of the biggest concerns here is that delaying a delaying the protected turn phase to allow a permissive turn may not be the safest solution. There are times when there is simply too much traffic on the main route to allow permissive turns. If you see a specific location where that is a common occurrence, though, please feel free to share it, and we can have our traffic team take a look at it. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communciations

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 6:46:24 PM
What are the rules/guidelines concerning plants/vegetation and line of sights along road ways? A couple of days ago, I was turning onto Manchester Road from Old Sulphur Spring Road and it was really hard to see eastbound traffic on Manchester due to shrubs in front of the coin dealer on the corner of the road. Thanks!

by Tom 10/21/2020 6:50:17 PM
Our Operations group will investigate. Thank you for the report. David Wrone, St. Louis County's Department of Transportation

by dwrone 10/21/2020 6:50:18 PM
Hi, just wondering if there has been any discussion about Highway 94 in Weldon Spring — specifically, southbound 94 in the one mile stretch from I-64 to Route D & Francis Howell High School. Traffic on this route is very, very bad each school day due to the large number of students/vehicles driving to the school. Highway 94 has a right lane that terminates before it gets there—why not just extend this right lane down to the high school and make it exit only? Just wondering if it’s been considered. Thanks.

by Eric 10/21/2020 6:58:03 PM
We do have a project on 94 near I-64 coming up in a few year, but we haven't gotten details on that finalized. It would be difficult, with the park so close to the roadway to extend that lane. We've asked out team overseeing that area for their thoughts and we'll share those in a future chat. Andrew Gates, MoDOT Communications

by Andrew Gates, MoDOT 10/21/2020 6:58:03 PM