MoDOT reversed an earlier plan to remove the Compton Avenue ramp to westbound I-64, a move Midtown business owners welcomed while bridge and Brickline work proceeds.

A MoDOT road‑safety audit flags problems on a busy Ballwin stretch of Manchester Road and lays out 13 short‑ to long‑term fixes to protect pedestrians. The study covers New Ballwin to Holloway roads and recommends trimming medians, adding warning flashers and a speed study.

MoDOT released video showing drivers crashing into truck‑mounted attenuators; protective vehicles were struck 50 times in 2025 and hits are rising in 2026.

Ameren's Eastern Missouri Grid Transformation would replace 35 miles of lines in St. Charles County; up to 19 miles could be on new routes and the company is taking comments now.

A 30‑inch feeder main broke on Cass Avenue Thursday night, pooling water and shutting the street at Tucker while crews work to isolate the pipe and make repairs.

Ameren completed a $30M substation in north St. Louis that officials say will boost reliability for about 8,000 customers and support tornado recovery. The upgrade also helps power local redevelopment and electric‑bus charging.

Grafton’s river ferry is now city‑owned and will operate daily with expanded hours and updated fares. The move is backed by a $1.458M IDOT grant and a long‑term operating deal.

A viral wrong‑way semi near Troy pushed Missouri lawmakers to advance bills that would force English proficiency tests for drivers and fine carriers that dispatch unqualified operators.

A truck struck and brought down a massive overhead sign on westbound I‑64 near the I‑255 interchange, closing lanes and snarling the morning commute. IDOT urged drivers to avoid the area.

St. Louis County says Operation SmartStreet will use federal funds to upgrade signals, speed buses and prioritize emergency vehicles while improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

A Ballwin homeowner's appliances were damaged after crews hit an unmarked electric line. Industry data and new state rules signal a broader problem with underground digs.

A Frontier flight from St. Louis was diverted to Nashville after reported engine trouble; passengers described alarms and a tense landing while airport crews inspected the plane.

Rideshare and taxi drivers in St. Louis say soaring pump prices are cutting paychecks; the taxicab commission has approved a temporary $1 per‑ride fuel surcharge.