Public Works Capital Projects

 

The Department of Public Works is currently working with affected property owners in the development and implementation of the Clayton Road Resurfacing and Pedestrian Enhancements Project.  The proposed project includes resurfacing of the existing roadway pavement from Old Woods Mill Road to our City boundary just east of Bopp Road as well as the installation of a detached multi-use pedestrian trail.  The intent of the project is to provide a safe and family friendly means of travel along this main artery of Town & Country and to promote the exploration of our many community assets.  The numerous parks, schools and retail centers along Clayton Road will be accessible by foot, bike or rollerblade for all to enjoy. 

Over the past two years, City staff has been successful in obtaining grants for the majority of the costs associated with the project through the Federal Highway Administration.  Combined with resources derived from an arrangement with St. Louis County for their temporary use of Clayton Road during the “New I-64” project, the City will be responsible for less than 15% of the total cost of the project. 

     

 

The resurfacing portion of the project was initially identified as a part of the annual long term capital planning process guided by the City's Public Works and Storm Water Commission. The direction of this process was impacted by the temporary seizure of control of Clayton Road by St. Louis County during the closure of the western segment of Interstate 64 in early 2008.  The increased traffic and altered lane configuration require the project to be implemented sooner than initially intended.  Through the agreement with St. Louis County which governed the transfer of Clayton Road to their jurisdiction and its return to that of the City of Town & Country, a monetary consideration in the amount of $250,000 was provided by St. Louis County for the increased wear.  

 

The need for implementation of the trail component was first identified in 1998 as a key component in the original Trails and Parks Master Plan.  In 2009, this was reaffirmed when the plan was updated under the guidance of the City's Parks and Trails Commission.  The plan was developed by soliciting public input regarding the current and future needs of the City's recreational facilities.  For more information, click here to be directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation homepage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q: What is and how did you select the location of the trail?

 

A: The location proposed for Phase I was selected based upon available right-of-way and the topography of the Clayton Road alignment.  In Phase I it is proposed to be located on the north side of the roadway from Longview Farm Park to Oak Springs Lane.  It is likely that this will be continued at least to the intersection at Municipal Center Drive near Interstate 270.  When the engineering of the second phase begins in the Spring of 2010, additional surveying and right-of-way work will be completed and this information will then be used to determine the location heading eastward from Interstate 270.

 

Q: Will Clayton Road be returned to two lanes?

 

A: The City is currently soliciting input from residents, traffic engineers, public safety officials and other agencies in an effort to evaluate the safest and most effective configuration of Clayton Road.  Currently, no decision has been made.  However, the Board of Aldermen did adopt a resolution which directs staff to maintain Clayton Road in its current configuration until the project is implemented.

 

Q: Does the project address the deterioration seen on the portion of the current drive lanes which was previously the shoulder of the road?

 

A: Yes, the project plan includes two components which will address the strength of these locations.  The first invloves the repair of any deteriorated or weakened sections.  The second includes the installation of a structural paving fabric which will be placed prior to the final surface material.  This work will be completed regardless of the decision made regarding the lane configuration.

 

Q: How much will this cost?

 

A: The total project cost for both phases which includes engineering / design, easement acquisition and construction is projected to be $4,450,000.