Roads
Routes N & Z Intersection Update
St. Charles County plans to realign the intersection of Route N and Route Z to a new four-way signalized intersection east of the current offset/”bowtie” intersection. Due to considerable existing traffic delays at the intersection, MoDOT was able to get federal funds through the East-West Gateway Council to reconstruct the intersection.
Interstate Drive from Hepperman to S. Point Prairie Opens in 2022
Phase IV of the Interstate Drive project will extend the roadway from its terminus just east of South Point Prairie Road to Hepperman Road. The project will provide the residents of this area with better access to both I-70 and I-64 by creating a new outer road system.
New David Hoekel Parkway Interchange at I-70 Now Open
A project decades in the making reached another milestone on November 17, 2021, when the new David Hoekel Parkway (DHP) interchange officially opened to traffic at Interstate 70 in Wentzville. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 17 to commemorate its completion.
Schwede Road to Close Between Hoffman and Hopewell on Dec. 6
The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Schwede Road near 903 Schwede Road, weather permitting, on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, to replace a deteriorated culvert.
Public Invited to Discuss Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs December 8, or View or Comment Online (Draft includes increased funding)
Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset to the citizens of Missouri. The system consists of 33,830 miles of roads and 10,399 bridges, both of which rank among the largest for any state in the nation. The Missouri Department of Transportation working with its statewide regional planning partners have identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs.
East-West Gateway Board Approves $39 Million To Fix Wentzville 'Curve'
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) Board of Directors voted on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, to approve $39 million in its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to fix the #1 bottleneck in the St. Louis region: the Wentzville “Curve” on I-70 near the interchange of I-64/I-70/US 61.
MoDOT Closing Route F at Route D in New Melle Nov. 4-9 for Pavement Repairs
Drivers may experience delays as crews will close Route F between Route D and north of Almeling Street in New Melle for pavement repairs and replacement starting Thursday, November 4 at 6 p.m., until Tuesday, November 9.
St. Charles County Highway Department Hosts Virtual Open House for Duello Road Phase 3A Project Oct. 6-20
The St. Charles County Highway Department is hosting an Informational Virtual Open House on the Duello Road Phase 3A Project Oct. 6-20, 2021. Residents may view plans and submit questions and comments online at sccmo.org/DuelloRoad3AProject.
Truck Accident Saturday, May 29, Foristell Road
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, an eastbound box truck dropped off the right side of Foristell Road, over-corrected, crossed the road and overturned just west of Borgelt Road. Thankfully no other vehicles were involved and there were only minor injuries.
Slow Moving Farm Vehicle Awareness April 12 – May 13, 2021
It's planting season
Slow down and pay attention near farm machinery. To navigate safely around them: wait for a safe passing zone, watch for oncoming traffic, use your turn signal and return to your lane once the vehicle is in your rearview mirror. Focus on the road.
Truck Crash on S. Point Prairie, Dec. 23
A semi pulling an oversize beam to the new school on Interstate Drive in Wentzville overturned on S. Point Prairie Road Dec. 23.