(KTRS) St. Louis MO The National Weather Service has reported a winter storm warning for the bi-state area overnight and into Thursday. Five to eight inches of snow is expected to fall. KTRS is getting numerous reports in our listening area of cars and tractor-trailers sliding off highways. Salt trucks are out but visibility is…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Monday. Snow began falling throughout the region late morning, with some areas seeing three inches of accumulation. Parts of St. Charles County had close to three inches, while parts of St. Louis had less than an inch. MODOT warns that roadways…
Missouri Department of Transportation says Heavy congestion is expected on westbound Highway 44 over the Meramec Bridge starting today. Bridge replacement and improvements to the exit ramps, between 270 and Bowles, is expected to take three years for both directions to be completed. Work will be conducted seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Several major road projects are on the horizion for the region. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that some of this work will begin next month and will have a significant impact of daily travel. “We have several avenues where drivers can get information about upcoming lane closures and impact in…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) A winter weather advisory is in effect for the region. That National Weather Service is calling forfFreezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. Another Winter Weather Advisory is issued from 6 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday. Crews with MODOT and IDOT have been…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging motorists to exercise caution with freezing rain in the forecast. That National Weather Service is calling for freezing drizzle mixed with light snow from 4pm to 5pm Monday in central and eastern Missour . This could create icy conditions on the roadways. MODOT reports that…
Jefferson City, MO (KTRS) A worker shortage with the Missouri Department of Transportation could create havoc for motorists if a major snow storm hits the region. MODOT’s Director, Patrick McKenna,expressed that concern to lawmakers during a state budget hearing this week. “We were about 500 people below where we needed to be in terms of…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The latest round of winter weather is to blame for numerous accidents during the Monday morning commute. MODOT officials report that it had limited staff over the weekend in preparation of the storm. MODOT said they weren’t fully staffed until 3 a.m.. Meanwhile, the dropping temperatures are could cause re-freezing on…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The region is bracing for more winter weather. The National Weather Service is calling for temperatures to rapidly drop into the teens Thursday night bringing sleet and snow. While the precipitation is expected to be light, the dropping temperatures may cause roads to become slick. MODOT issued this warning: “Rain/sleet/freezing rain…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The St. Louis area is bracing for possible first winter storm of the season. The National Weather Service is calling for rain, freezing rain,possibly mixed with sleet on Sunday. The NWS said this could result in icy conditions on roadways with possibly up to a 1/10 of ice accumulation. “This precipitation…