Sunday, January 6, 2013
Missouri Department of Transportation managers released a list of major renovations and upgrades completed in 2012; several of the projects benefit Eureka and Wildwood residents.
Last year, Missouri Department of Transportation made some significant improvements to roadways in the western and southern regions of St. Louis County. Some of the projects improved what transportation professionals deem to be the busiest interstates in the greater St. Louis area. “We’ve made some extensive improvements to our interstate system to help relieve some of the problem areas during our morning and evening commutes, which helps keep the roadways safer for residents and commuters traveling through the area," stated Michelle Voegele, MoDOT’s SouthWest St. Louis County area engineer, in the release. Voegele said MoDOT teams will have more, big projects coming up this year, such as widening work on Missouri Route 109 north of …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
This morning, MoDOT’s St. Louis District Engineer Ed Hassinger announced two major construction projects are near completion: I-64 double deck (Poplar Street Bridge) rehabilitation and I-44 at Antire pavement replacement.
On Interstate 44 near Eureka, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) crews are wrapping up major work on a pavement replacement project from Lewis Road to Antire Road. During this year’s construction, MoDOT teams rebuilt the pavement so motorists have a smoother commute, said MoDOT’s St. Louis District Engineer Ed Hassinger. Guard cable is an added safety feature to this section of I-44 to help prevent crossover crashes, he said. "To complete this project, crews will perform striping work early next year, weather/temperature permitting," said Hassinger. There will be periodic lane closures at the construction zone during non-peak travel times.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Crews will install seven large new guide signs on overhead steel trusses. Here are the detours to take.
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) employees will close two lanes on eastbound Interstate 44 from Bowles to Interstate 270 on Sunday, weather-permitting, stated a department spokesperson. Only the far left lane will remain open. This work will occur from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. During this work, the South Highway Drive entrance ramp to eastbound I-44 will be closed. Motorists will detour to Larkin Williams Road/Rudder Road. If crews finish installing the signs early, two lanes on westbound I-44 at Lindbergh will close that day for sign installation work, according to a MoDOT news release.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports on St. Louis work zones for Sept. 20-26.
Westbound Interstate 64 in downtown St. Louis will be closed from the Poplar Street bridge to 21st Street starting at 6 p.m. Friday and reopen by 3 a.m. Monday. One eastbound lane on I-64 from 21st Street to the Poplar Street Bridge will be open starting at 6 p.m. Friday. The Broadway, 10th Street and 14th Street entrance ramps to westbound I-64 will be closed this weekend. All ramps, including 14th street on ramp will reopen by 3 a.m. Monday. Crews are continuing work to remove and replace the driving surface on the westbound double deck structure. The depressed section of I-70 eastbound and westbound will be closed starting at 8 p.m. Friday and reopen by 9 a.m. Saturday. Traffic will be diverted to Memorial Drive. The reversible lanes …
Friday, September 14, 2012
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports on St. Louis work zones for Sept. 13-19.
Motorists from Illinois heading to events in downtown St. Louis this weekend may want to allow a little extra time, or use Metro to avoid traffic backups. All lanes on westbound Interstate 64 from the Poplar Street Bridge to 21st Street will close starting at 10 a.m., Friday. All westbound lanes will reopen by 5 a.m., Monday. One eastbound lane will be open during the weekend work. The Broadway, 10th Street and 14th Street entrance ramps to westbound I-64 will be closed this weekend. The Broadway and 10th Street ramp will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday. The 14th Street Ramp will remain closed. Crews are continuing work to remove and replace the driving surface on the westbound double deck structure. All reversible lanes on I-70 will be closed …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Missouri Department of Transportation reports the St. Louis Regional Work Zones for Aug. 16-22.
Lane closures on Interstate 44 near Antire Road Drivers on I-44 this weekend around Antire Road near Eureka can expect various lane closures and traffic switches. Crews will be moving the temporary barrier around the project Friday night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. When the switch is complete Sunday morning, traffic will move from the outside lanes of eastbound I-44 to the inside lanes. Interstate 64 westbound lane closures downtown Missouri Department of Transportation crews continue to have one lane closed around the clock downtown on westbound Interstate 64 from Broadway to 21st Street with a second lane closed weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the following morning. On Friday, crews will keep the second…
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Remember the construction zone near Eureka during the stretch of Antire Road replacement project is part of the concerted 20-Mile Trooper project until Sunday. Fines
Missouri Highway Patrol Troop C Trooper Al Northum reminds Eureka residents and visitors this week and weekend could bring a noticeably heavier traffic flow through the construction zone along Antire Road on Interstate 44. Speeding-related fines associated with construction zones come with higher costs. See related article: Driving Speed Limit in I-44 Construction Zone for Safety's Sake Northum encourages drivers to be patient as other travelers with boats, trailers and camping gears squeeze through the area. Troopers are on high alert for speeding offenses this week as part of their 20-Mile Trooper initiative, through which troopers are stationed at 3-mile intervals along Interstates 44 and 70. Speeding fines start with a regular …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
To avoid delays, motorists should alter travel times by leaving earlier or plan ahead for ways to avoid this work zone near Eureka on Interstate 44.
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close the right lane on eastbound Interstate 44 one mile east of Antire Road near Eureka starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, July 5. This lane closure will extend to Williams Creek and remain in place until 10 p.m., Friday, July 6. Two eastbound I-44 lanes in this section will remain open during this timeframe. This lane closure will be located east of the existing left lane closure that is from Lewis Road to Antire Road, which remains in place until mid-September. Two right lanes on eastbound I-44 from one mile east of Antire Road to Williams Creek will be closed from 10 p.m., Friday, July 6 until 9 a.m., Saturday, July 7. Only one eastbound lane in this section will remain open during …
