The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting feedback from locals on a proposed renovation of Olive Boulevard near Stacy Park, Olivette. Aimed to improve pedestrian accessibility and road conditions, the project targets a stretch of Olive Boulevard spanning from I-270 to Ferguson Road, with specific upgrades to the sidewalks, signals, and pedestrian crossings. This information comes following an announcement that was reported by MoDOT on Wednesday.
MoDOT's plans include the resurfacing of Olive Boulevard, extending from Dielman Industrial Drive to Ferguson Road, once they have completed the sidewalk enhancements. The department has also expressed the need to to slightly encroach upon Stacy Park to accommodate these updates, requiring roughly 250 square feet of the park's southwest corner. The space in question, north of Stacy Park’s current reservoir and presently not in use, is slated to support the sidewalk expansion and positioning of a new signal cabinet near the intersection.
As the project is set to kick off in 2026, community members who frequent Stacy Park are being asked to share their perspectives on the impending changes. This input will be considered during the ongoing design phase of the project. In collaboration with the city of St. Louis, MoDOT is expected to negotiate the terms of compensation for the parkland that will be affected, ensuring that both the city’s and park users' interests are taken into account.
With its proximity to the thriving Olivette community, Stacy Park serves as both a green refuge and a social hub. The proposed project emphasizes improved safety and accessibility for the area's residents, signaling MoDOT's commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure while minimally impacting surrounding public spaces. According to MoDOT's statement, the land necessary for these enhancements is "currently unused," suggesting that the project's encroachment will have limited direct effects on park goers' current use of the space.
