Issue 

The existing pedestrian bridge over US 69 has reached the end of its service life. Built in 1936, the current bridge is in poor structural condition and needs to be replaced. Many issues exist with the current bridge including:

• Height restricted (commercial, US highway)
• Not ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant
• No immediate pedestrian connectivity on either side
• One side has no public access

Project Details

MoDOT will be constructing a new sidewalk on the south side of US 69 from the strip mall near Randolph Road to Claycomo Automotive (west of Drake Street) and on the north side from Poe Street to Munger Ave. The project will also include an enhanced at-grade pedestrian crossing at Poe Street. The new pedestrian sidewalks will provide better local connectivity for existing users of the pedestrian bridge. The existing aging pedestrian bridge near Munger Avenue will be removed as part of the project.

The at-grade pedestrian Crossing at Poe Street will feature:

• Pedestrian refuge islands allowing pedestrians a safe place to stop at the midpoint of the roadway before crossing the remaining distance. This is particularly helpful for older pedestrians or others with limited mobility. 
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons that are active (user-actuated) amber LEDs. These use an irregular flash pattern at mid-block or uncontrolled crossing locations and significantly increase driver yielding behavior. 
• Enhanced pedestrian striping and signing
• Connectivity to the new sidewalk on US 69, the existing Poe Street sidewalk that extends west of I-35 and the existing sidewalk on Drake St.
• ADA Compliant