South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

The Big Bend Bridge over Interstate 44.

MoDOT holds virtual open house on replacing Big Bend Bridge over Interstate 44

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor January 13, 2021

Drivers who use the Big Bend bridge over Interstate 44 in St, Louis County may want to view the information provided in a public meeting next week about the Missouri Department of Transportation’s...

The planned Meramec River Bridge replacement.

New eastbound Meramec River Bridge opens to traffic tonight; construction still finishes in early 2022

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor January 5, 2021

The two new Meramec River Bridges on Interstate 44 near Interstate 270 in South County are getting closer to completion, with a major step set for Tuesday night. Overall, the project is still on track...

Missouri highway officials will inspect bridges after flood

Missouri highway officials will inspect bridges after flood

October 1, 2019

By Bill Milligan Editor Originally published July 22, 1993 Highway officials said last week they will inspect five bridges along the Meramec River before reopening them to traffic after flooding...

Pictured above: This screenshot from a drone video taken by YouTube user Stl Silver Fox shows the JB Bridge from above.

Two lanes on JB Bridge to Illinois closed for another week; completely closed next weekend

August 11, 2019

Drivers heading into Illinois will want to avoid using the Jefferson Barracks Bridge and Interstate 255 during weekdays again this week, as the Missouri Department of Transportation is still closing two...

I-44 near I-270 to close Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 to set Watson Bridge girders

I-44 near I-270 to close Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 to set Watson Bridge girders

July 30, 2019

Drivers who use Interstate 44 for weekend travel will want to consider alternative routes Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 as the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the interstate to set girders for the...

The planned Meramec River Bridge replacement.

Construction set at I-44/I-270 interchange

By Gloria Lloyd, Staff Reporter November 3, 2017

By Gloria Lloyd Staff Reporter news3@callnewspapers.com Whether residents like it or not, Interstate 44 is going to be under major construction for four years at the Interstate 270 interchange, starting...

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