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A big explosion sends the final two sections of the westbound Blanchette Bridge into the Missouri River. Crews used explosives Tuesday to take down the sections of the bridge that connects St. Louis and St. Charles counties along Interstate 70. The work is part of a $63 million rehabilitation project.

I-70 Blanchette Bridge Rehab Ahead of Schedule

MoDOT expects to open the westbound portion of the bridge by late summer.

2013/05/17

Road construction

Illinois Gov. Unveils $12 Billion Road Construction Plan

Click the link to see a list of projects planned for the Metro-East.

2013/04/17

KMOX/Michael Calhoun

Loop Trolley Gets Green Light From University City

The University City Council approved the conditional use permit for the Loop Trolley Project, meaning construction can begin.

2013/03/11

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Extra Lane Closed on Blanchette Bridge Thursday

Motorists are advised to use Route 370 or Route 364 as alternate Missouri River crossings.

2013/03/06

Getty/Spencer Platt

Mo. Senate Committee To Consider Eliminating ‘Prevailing Wage’

The measure would eliminate the wage used by cities, counties and other government entities to pay for construction projects.

2013/02/12

Road construction

Contractor Mistake Forces Additional Work On Bridge Ramp

The ramp connects westbound Interstate 55-70 to the bridge but when it was was inspected, the cross slope was off.

2013/02/07

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Lawmakers to Take Up Illinois Construction Program

Illinois Jobs Now, the program that was enacted in 2009, runs out in the middle of next year.

2013/01/11

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I-64 Double Deck Closures Scheduled For This Weekend

All EB I-64 ramps between Jefferson and PSB will be shut down all weekend.

2012/10/03

5/22/12-Metro officials announced Tuesday that work will soon begin on a $36 million rehabilitation project on the Eads Bridge, the first major restoration of the historic span since it opened July 4, 1874. Work is expected to cause little disruption to either vehicle traffic or MetroLink trains, and should wrap up by the fall of 2015. (KMOX/Brett Blume)

3 Years of Work Begins on St. Louis’ Eads Bridge

St. Louis-area commuters who use the Eads Bridge may want to consider alternatives for the next three years.

2012/10/01

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More Bolt Problem on EB I-64 in St. Louis

Deja’ve. Again this week motorists are complaining of a bolt sticking up on eastbound 64.

2012/09/25

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