Lindbergh at Lindsay/Patterson Project 

March 4, 2009: Lindbergh Boulevard (Route 67) looking northbound at Lindsay Patterson with a newly installed concrete median.

UPDATE: AUGUST 17: PROJECT COMPLETED

Crews have completed all work with the Route 67 (Lindbergh Boulevard) and Lindsay/Patterson project.

UPDATE: FEBRUARY 19:   The contractor will continue removing and replacing curb ramps from Elm Grove to Patterson.  The contractor will also continue installing traffic signal equipment from Lynn Haven/Taylor to New Halls Ferry.  All work will be done on shoulders without lane closures and will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday.  This project is expected to be completed by May 2009.

 

Where Are We Now?

The Missouri Department of Transportation held an open house public hearing on Dec. 14, 2005 to show the public the design plans to add right turns and merging lanes along southbound Lindbergh Blvd. (Route 67) through the Lindsay Lane and Patterson Road intersections. 

The meeting was held at the Florissant City Hall located at 955 Rue St. Francois in Florissant, MO between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.  More than 80 members of the public attended the meeting.

Click here to view the proposed design.

(Lindbergh at Lindsay and Patterson Project Map)

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What is the Project’s History?       

       

In 2002 the consultant firm of O’Brien and Gere Engineering completed a traffic study of this location under sponsorship from State Farm Insurance.  This project incorporates many of the long-term improvements suggested by the study to reduce congestion and improve safety. 

         What Are the Proposed Improvements?     

                         

Lindbergh Boulevard Improvements:

• Extend the southbound right turn lane approaching Patterson Road. 

• Add southbound merging/right turn lane along Lindbergh between Lindsay Lane & Patterson Road.

• Extend southbound Lindbergh merging lane south of Lindsay Lane.

• Remove several redundant entrances within the immediate intersection limits.

Current Timeline

December 14, 2005	Hold a design public meeting to inform the public and gather comments.
Spring 2006	Finalize preliminary design including right of way plans.
Fall 2006	Begin negotiations for acquisition of additional property needed adjacent to the Lindsay/Patterson Intersections.
Spring 2008	Open bids for this project, as well as a project to resurface Lindbergh Blvd. from I-270 to Rte. AC.
Fall 2008	Begin construction on all Lindbergh Blvd. improvements.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much traffic is on Route 67 (Lindbergh)? 

Route 67 has between 20,000 to 69,000 Average Annual Daily Traffic between New Halls Ferry and I-270.  Traffic volumes increase significantly as you travel west from New Halls Ferry until I-270 is reached.

Why does traffic congest at Lindsay/Patterson and Lindbergh?

Lindsay and Patterson are only a few hundred feet apart on Route 67.  Closely spaced signals on any route present traveling challenges.  On high volume routes like Route 67, they will always present a problem.  Ideally these signals and roads should be several thousand feet apart, not a few hundred feet apart.  Closely spaced signals do not allow traffic to progress well, but Lindsay and Patterson are established roads that cannot be moved or relocated easily.

Why is a bus stop located on Lindbergh @ Lindsay & Patterson?

Bus stops are located by Metro, not MoDOT.   MoDOT is aware of the concerns with the current bus stop location and has communicated the problem with Metro.   Metro is reviewing the bus stop location.

Are any improvements to the signals planned on Route 67 (Lindbergh)?

The project being discussed at this meeting will reconstruct the signals at Lindsay Patterson.  There is no funded project at this time to improve the other signals on the Route 67 corridor.  MoDOT is applying for Congestion Mitigation Funds (CMAQ) through East West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCG) to upgrade the signals between New Halls Ferry (Route AC) and Whitehall Manor in Bridgeton.  If the department is successful, the signals could be improved by interconnecting them with fiber optic lines.

Why are fiber-interconnected signals better? 

The signals along Route 67 "talk" to each other to allow traffic to progress more smoothly.  Currently the signals communicate with twisted pair wires.  MoDOT has proposed upgrading these to fiber.  This would allow the signals to communicate with each other faster, and improve traffic flow during certain periods.  Upgrading signals with fiber is similar to the speed of a home computer.  Using fiber optics instead of a phone line allows the signals to synchronize faster. 

Are there any other projects planned on Route 67 in Florissant and Hazelwood?

Yes, MoDOT has a funded major reconstruction project scheduled for 2009 that includes rebuilding the curbs, shoulders, drainage inlets, islands and driving lanes on Route 67 between I-270 and New Halls Ferry Road (Route AC). This project is over $8.0 Million and will be constructed at the same time as the Lindsay Patterson project to reduce traffic congestion.

Why can't these projects be built sooner? 

East West Gateway Council of Governments and MoDOT fund projects 5 years in the future. Each year new projects are added 5 years in the future.  This allows time to purchase property, design the plans, and meet with the public.  Once the construction plans are complete and property is acquired, often projects are advanced if funds are available.  It is possible these projects could advance if funds become available and everything else is complete.

Is this project a part of MoDOT's Smoother, Safer, Sooner program? 

This highway was eligible for a light duty asphalt overlay, but doing so would have eliminated the larger project to reconstruct the shoulders, curbs and inlets on Route 67.  If the department placed a smooth road overlay on this section, it would have prohibited using federal funds on the road again for 10 years.  The department decided to keep the larger $8 million project and reconstruct the entire corridor, rather than limiting improvements to just the pavement surface.

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Who Do I Contact For More Information?

MoDOT Project Manager Tom Evers

1590 Woodlake Dr.

Chesterfield, MO  63017

or Community Relations Specialist Jack Wang

1590 Woodlake Drive

Chesterfield MO 63017

Both may be reached by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636)