Eagarville
Eagarville, IL · Traffic & Transit
warrencountyrecord.com
MoDOT: $580M I-70 project from Warrenton to Kingdom City set for November
Warren County has been at the center of work this year on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Improve I-70 program. That work is continuing on schedule, with a major contract for the next project segment, from Warrenton to Kingdom City, expected to be awarded this fall, Improve I-70 Program Director Eric Kopinski told the Record in a recent interview.
midriversnewsmagazine.com
Bates Road engineering agreement approved in Dardenne Prairie
The Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen voted to take the next step in the Bates Road project, approving an engineering firm for related services. The board voted 5-0 with one member absent to authorize the city administrator to negotiate and execute an agreement between the city and Oates Associates Inc. for engineering services related to the project.
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MetroLink to test one-car trains in St. Louis. So far, most riders aren’t on board
The company that runs St. Louis’ light rail system is considering cutting the size of its trains in half — from two MetroLink cars to just one. Bi-State Development said this would cut costs, increase sustainability and extend the life of its vehicles. The agency estimates running one-car trains could cut $800,000 to $4.8 million in maintenance costs every year, saving taxpayers money.
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Train derails in Ferguson, causing road closures and power outages
FERGUSON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A train derailed Sunday evening just after 7:00 in Ferguson in the 600 block of Ferguson Avenue. Police said there appeared to be no toxic spill or hazardous materials situation and did not issue a shelter-in-place warning. No injuries were reported. Power outages were...
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Metro Transit announces pilot program for single-car MetroLink trains
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Metro Transit announced Friday it plans to launch a pilot program for single-car MetroLink trains to see if it will help save money. The pilot, which is set to start October 3, will roll out in phases on both the red and blue lines. Officials say they are taking a very deliberate approach during the pilot program to make the best long-term decision.
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New SLU Uber vouchers replace SLU Ride vans, sparking concerns among students
In an email sent by the SLU Transport Services on Aug. 19, university administration announced that they would be changing their SLU Ride program to now provide vouchers for students to use Ubers on and around campus. Under the new changeseligible, non-residential, full-time students will receive 10 Uber credits each...
FOX 2
Lanes closed on Interstate 44 after fiery crash near Eureka
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MoDOT urging caution as I-270 future expansion and bridge replacements move forward; update to Chain of Rocks bridge
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - If you drive through North County on I-270, more construction work is headed your way to make needed improvements towards safety and growth. These changes, MoDOT says, will add extra time to your commute. Currently, work is being done on I-270 from Riverview...
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Herculaneum U.S. 61-67 Bridge Progress
Construction for a new bridge over the Joachim Creek on Highway 61-67 in Herculaneum continues but officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation say the overall bridge replacement project will not be finished until next year. Mo-Dot area liaison, Jordan Dalaviras says the project won’t be completed until all of the expansion work is complete on I-55.
5 On Your Side
Residents react to unwelcomed train horns that rock the area at night
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Train horns blare in St. Louis City for the first time in nearly two decades
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Train horns have started blaring in St. Louis City again for the first time in about 18 years. For the last nearly two decades the city was designated as a quiet zone by the Federal Railroad Administration because so many residents live near the train tracks.
warrencountyrecord.com
Closures planned as work begins on Highway 47 widening project near Hawk Point
Construction work on the Highway 47 widening project from Hawk Point to Troy begins transition into Phase 1-2. This section of work is located between Farm Lane and Fred Norton Road, near Hawk Point. Initially, work will begin as early as September 28 with another temporary closure for a crossroad...
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Metro East St. Louis: Human Remains in an Overgrown Lot, NASCAR Haulers on Route 159, and Poplar Street Bridge Gridlock
Between interstate bridge maintenance, sports logistics, and a forensic probe, Metro East travelers and investigators face a demanding week. State engineers prepare for severe river-crossing delays, while state police examine human skeletal remains uncovered by a city grass-cutting crew. Overview: Metro East transit and police investigations are reshaping regional roads...
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Fox C-6 searches for solutions to bus driver shortage
Fox C-6 School District Superintendent Paul Fregeau said officials are considering numerous options to allow every student to be able to receive transportation services this school year. Fregeau said the district has contacted bus service companies, such as First Student and Huskey Bus Services, to contract drivers to operate Fox...