In spring 2024, MoDOT will begin a $7.9 million project to improve Chestnut Expressway between Business 65 and Eastgate Avenue. An interactive map is available at https://www.modot.org/chestnut-expressway-loop-44business-65-safety-operational-improvements-project. Neighbors can sign up for emailed project updates at the same link.
Project highlights include:
- Signal improvements at various locations
- Sidewalk (ADA) improvements at various locations
- Intersection improvements at various locations
- Improve safety and traffic operations by managing access
- Operational improvements at US Route 65 diverging diamond interchange
- Install mid-block pedestrian hybrid beacon
- Resurfacing and pavement marking from Lulwood Avenue to Eastgate Avenue.
Traffic impacts include:
- Nighttime work hours from 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- Lane closings on Chestnut Expressway (Loop 44/Business 65) at times
- Narrowed lanes and traffic shifts on Chestnut Expressway (Loop 44/Business 65) at times
- During higher traffic volume times, drivers can expect occasional delays
- During the intersection work, turn lanes may be closed at times
- Crews and equipment close to traffic in areas
- Drivers may need to seek alternate routes to get to their destinations