Districts Impacted
Public meeting information shared here is the same as the information shared on the I-64 bridge replacement over Vandeventer project page.
What is the current situation?
As part of the recommendations developed at the end of Future 64 study, one of the improvements on the interstate was updating the interchange at I-64 and Grand. This portion of the project leads into several highly trafficked areas, including the Grand Arts District and St. Louis University. Grand also carries a node for public transportation, with the heavily traveled #70 Grand Metrobus route connecting directly to the Grand Metrolink station. Adjusting connections to the interstate in this area meets several desires shared by the public for the project, including reducing the barrier effect of the interstate and improving access to public transit.
This work is currently projected to be completed at the same time as the bridge replacement work on Interstate 64 over Vandeventer, just to the west of Grand, set to start in late 2027. Since eastbound I-64 closes between Boyle and Compton for nearly a year as part of the plans to replace the eastbound bridge, and traffic will be detoured onto city streets, it is the perfect time to do this work without creating a greater impact to the traveling public.
What will be included in this project?
- Improve traffic flow between the eastbound interstate and Grand Boulevard, Bernard Street, Spruce Street and S. Teresa Avenue by realigning the intersection with Grand, Bernard and Spruce to connect to a roundabout.
- Widening the Compton bridge over Interstate 64 to add additional bike accommodations.
- Wider sidewalks throughout the eastbound Interstate 64 and Grand interchange
- New segment of the Brickline Greeway between Grand and Compton
What partners are participating in this project?
One of the core tenets of the Future 64 study was that much of the work that was outside of the interstate right of way would be designed, funded and completed by other transportation partners in the region.
In this case, the path for Great Rivers Greenway’s Brickline project runs through the heart of the project at Grand and is planned to be completed during the on-going construction to help minimize the impact to all road users and to complete the project effectively and efficiently.
Will access from Compton to westbound I-64 be removed?
The Compton ramp to westbound I-64 will not be removed as a part of this project. However, the Midtown region of St. Louis is vibrant and growing. Based on the current traffic projections in this area, MoDOT expects that the existing westbound ramps will not serve this area well beyond 2035. Planning work will begin within a few years to engage with the public and stakeholders again to look for solutions for this area that serve all the visitors and residents well.
What improvements are being made for cyclists or pedestrians?
This project completes about 40 percent of the overall plan between Grand and Compton. Though we recently scaled back work to the westbound ramps in this area, the current project still includes most of the bike/ped accommodations that were planned for this area. Wider sidewalks on the south side of the interstate between Grand and Compton connect bikes and peds on grade to the Metrolink station. MoDOT and Great Rivers Greenway will be constructing a segment of the Brickline Greenway on the north side of the interstate from the newly constructed Market Street line, along Forest Park Avenue to Grand. One addition was made to the project since the westbound ramps were adjusted to include widening the Compton bridge over I-64 to provide an additional 2-way bike crossing over the interstate.
During the Future 64 study process, MoDOT did stress that all work may not happen at one time but would be completed as funding and final design was determined.
What is Future64?
In 2023, MoDOT completed an 18-month-long Planning and Environmental Linkages study to look at how potential future projects might impact the environment, community and connectivity in the area. The department took the three proposals shared with the public and determined which parts of those three proposals work best together to best meet the needs and desires of the community. Some of the elements in the final conceptual plan are not on MoDOT-maintained roadway, so the department continues to work with partners to determine how some portions of the plan may be funded and scheduled. That final recommendation was shared with the public in November 2024.
Project displays
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board welcomes individuals to the public meeting. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 1 - Welcome
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This boardshares the needs and goals for the project, previously determined through the department's public meetings and outreach. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 2 - Needs and goals
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board outlines the public outreach completed to this point, and what the department has heard from that outreach. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 3 - public outreach
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the overall plan for the corridor from the recommended concept shared in November 2024. . For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 4 - what's included
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board gives an overview of all the work planned for this construction project. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 5-What Work is being Done
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the specific improvements being made between eastbound I-64 and Grand. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 6 - Grand interchange improvements
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the decision making process to detour traffic onto city streets during the full closure of eastbound I-64 to replace the interstate over Vandeventer. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 7-Deciding How to Move Traffic During Construction
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board outlines the detour map for the eastbound I-64 closure. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 8-How Do I Get Where I'm Going While EB I-64 Is Closed
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board outlines the detour map for the eastbound I-64 closure. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 8-How Do I Get Where I'm Going While EB I-64 Is Closed
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the signals that MoDOT will be monitoring and managing during the full closure of eastbound I-64 to keep traffic moving through the detour.. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 10 - Managing Signals To Keep Traffic Moving During Construction
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the regional detours to help traffic avoid the full closure of eastbound I-64. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 11 - Regional Detours During EB I-64 Closure
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the successes of the previous 10-mile closure of I-64 and the advantages this closure has over the previous closure in 2008-2009. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 12 - previously closing I-64
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the city grid around the closure and shows various locations around the city to show options to reach those destinations during the construction. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 13 - There Are Many Ways to Get to Your Destination
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the efforts to manage pedestrian safety while the interstate is being detoured onto city streets. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 14 - Pedestrian Safety During The EB I-64 Detour
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares tips for commuters and other roadway users to make their travels less painful during the closure of the eastbound interstate. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 15 - What Can You Do
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board shares the current schedule/timeline for the project. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 16 - Schedule
Information shared during the April 30 open house style public meeting about replacing the eastbound I-64 interstate over Vandeventer, rehabilitating the westbound interstate over Vandeventer and updating the eastbound I-64 interchange at Grand. This board thanks individuals for participating in the public meeting. For a larger, pdf version, please click here: St. Louis, I-64 public meeting Board 18 - thank you for participating
Downloadable documents
- SL - I-64 Board 1 - Welcome.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 2 - Needs and goals.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 3 - public outreach.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 4 - what's included.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 5-What Work is being Done
- SL - I-64 Board 6 - Grand interchange improvements.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 7-Deciding How to Move Traffic During Construction.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 8-How Do I Get Where I'm Going While EB I-64 Is Closed
- SL - I-64 Board 9-WB Bridge No Full Closure
- SL - I-64 Board 10-Managing Signals To Keep Traffic Moving During Construction.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 11-Regional Detours During EB I-64 Closure
- SL - I-64 Board 12 - closing I-64.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 13-There Are Many Ways to Get to Your Destination.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 14-Pedestrian Safety During The EB I-64 Detour.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 15-What Can You Do.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 16 - Schedule.pdf
- SL - I-64 Board 18 - thank you for participating.pdf
Project timeline
This meeting, set for April 30 at 18 Rails in the Foundry, shares the preliminary plans for the project. For more on the public meeting: https://www.modot.org/node/87018. Information on the project will be shared virtually for two weeks after the public meeting.
This public meeting, set for fall 2026, will share the final plans for this project.
This public meeting, set for summer 2027, is after the contract for the project is awarded and will share more specific information about the schedule.
Construction on the project is set to begin in summer 2027.
Eastbound I-64 is projected to close to replace the eastbound interstate over Vandeventer and update the eastbound interchange at Grand in fall 2027.
Eastbound I-64 is projected to reopen in Fall 2028
The project will be complete, including the rehabilitation of the westbound interstate over Vandeventer, in late 2029.