Missouri Route 115 Safety and Operational Improvements in St. Louis County

Districts Impacted

St. Louis

Counties Impacted

St. Louis

Route Impacted

115

Work Type

Safety and Operational Improvements

Planning Phase

Project Summary

MoDOT is implementing a project to address the aging pavement and pedestrian facilities along Natural Bridge Rd. (Route 115) from Lucas & Hunt Rd. to the St Louis city limits. As part of the project, existing sidewalks along the corridor will be upgraded to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Constructing new sidewalks will also provide a continuous pedestrian accessible route along the corridor.

Improvements for this portion of the corridor will include:

Pavement resurfacing and new pavement markings
Upgrading the existing sidewalks and curb ramps to meet ADA requirements
Replacing several existing entrances to improve the pedestrian walking paths to meet ADA requirements
Adding additional midblock crossings and bumpouts (extends the width of the sidewalk and curb line at crosswalks and other locations to keep pedestrians safer)
Adding additional lighting for the Pine Lawn area of the corridor
Adding Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)

Project Milestones

Complete

Design Phase

Through Fall 2023

Complete

Public Information Meeting

January 26, 2023, 4-6 p.m.
Pine Lawn City Hall
6250 Steve Marre Ave, 63121

Please see preliminary designs below.

Complete

Right of Way Acquisitions

Spring 2023

Complete

Project Advertised

Fall 2023

Complete

Construction Contract Awarded

Winter 2024

What are the anticipated impacts during construction?

Most of the resurfacing work will take place overnight, with up to two lanes closed. Daytime work will include lane closures and some traffic shifts. Many of the entrances to businesses or subdivisions will be rebuilt. MoDOT and the contractor will work with residents and businesses to schedule this work and provide least disruption as possible.

Is MoDOT purchasing property from landowners?

MoDOT will need to purchase some property and/or obtain easements in order to construct the additional sidewalks and ADA improvements. A Right of Way representative will be contacting affected landowners to begin the acquisition process.