I-55 Corridor Improvements | Missouri Department of Transportation

I-55 Corridor Improvements Conceptual Study in Jefferson County

The Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) St. Louis District, in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, is conducting a conceptual study along Interstate 55, from the Route Z interchange to the Route 67 interchange in Jefferson County. The I-55 Corridor Improvements project area includes the cities of Pevely, Herculaneum, Festus, and Crystal City.

This initial phase allows MoDOT to understand the current corridor conditions and identify what improvements could be considered and implemented. The conceptual study will look at the existing safety, design standards, geometry, traffic congestion, bridge conditions, and utilities in the corridor. It will also consider local coordination, and future changes and growth in the area. In future phases, MoDOT will lead the project team through environmental clearance and preliminary design, final design, and construction.

For more information, download the I-55 Corridor Improvements Fact Sheet.

Districts Impacted

St. Louis

Counties Impacted

Jefferson

Project Status

Planning Phase

Route Impacted

Interstate 55

Phase 1 Conceptual Study Timeline

Complete

Analyze Existing Conditions

Summer - Fall 2021

Complete

Public Information Meeting #1

Virtual Meeting on Sept. 22, 2021

A recording of the meeting is below.

Complete

Public Information Meeting #2

Virtual Meetings on Jan. 19 & 20

A recording of the meeting is below.

In Progress

Develop Recommended Alternatives

Winter 2022

Not Started

Complete Conceptual Study Report

Spring 2022

VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS

JANUARY 2022 MEETING

Virtual public meetings were held on Wednesday Jan. 19 and Thursday, Jan. 20. The project team presented two conceptual design alternatives and obtained feedback. In case you missed it, a recording of the meeting is below.

An abbreviated public meeting display is available at the Festus Public Library until Thursday, Jan. 27. The public is invited to review the information boards during the library's open hours and provide comments on the comment form which will be available on-site, or you may complete the form by clicking the link at right.

Festus Public Library
400 West Main Street
Festus, MO 63028

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED

SHARE YOUR INPUT

Public feedback is important to the I-55 Conceptual Study team as MoDOT assess the two conceptual design alternatives. There are three ways to share your input:

Complete an on-line comment form
Click on the link above-right to complete the comment form. The form will be available until Tuesday, Feb. 2.
Fill out a paper comment form
Paper copies of the public comment form will be available at the information display at the Festus Public Library, 400 West Main Street, Festus, MO from January 20-27.
Send your comments to Project Manager Jenn Becker via mail, email, or voicemail
Jennifer.Becker@modot.mo.gov
314-453-5099
Missouri Department of Transportation, Attn: Jenn Becker
7 Village Square Dr.
Hazelwood, MO 63042

All comments must be submitted by Tuesday, Feb. 2.

SEPTEMBER 2021 MEETING

Two public information meetings were held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 where the project team introduced the project, presented the corridor’s existing conditions and received motorists feedback on current problems along the corridor. If you were not able to join virtual public information meeting #1, a recording of it is below for your viewing.