MoDOT started the PEL study last year to look at improvements to the I-64 corridor between Kingshighway and Jefferson. They will be having a public meeting today to unveil the three alternatives they are considering. The preferred alternative will be announced in the spring. Here's a link to the study: http://future64.com/ A link to the virtual meeting is provided here: https://future64virtualmeeting.com/
Below is a breakdown of the alternatives:
Alternative 1
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-Consolidates access at Grand
-Lengthens auxiliary ramps
-Creates a new north-south connection on Theresa Ave to I-64.
Alternative 2
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-Creates a new eastbound on ramp from Boyle
-Creates bus only lanes on Grand between Choteau and Forest Park Avenue
-Builds a new Theresa Avenue bridge over the railroad tracks
Alternative 3
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-Consolidates the Vandeventer and Tower Grove off-ramps
-Creates a new eastbound I-64 on ramp from Vandeventer
-Removes left-hand entrance ramps at Boyle/Papin/Tower Grove and Grand/Market/Bernard