The St. Louis Road Resurfacing Program is now underway, marking the start of a multi-year effort to improve key arterial streets throughout the city. Running from 2024 to 2026, the resurfacing initiative is part of a broader $300 million investment in transportation infrastructure planned through 2027.
The program is designed to deliver safer, more accessible, and user-friendly streets for everyone—motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders. Branded as an effort to create “Friendly Streets,” the initiative reflects a city-wide commitment to mobility equity and safety.
Key Aspects of the Program
Targeted Streets
Major corridors scheduled for resurfacing include Goodfellow, Union, Kingshighway, Grand, Jefferson, Washington, and Broadway.
Traffic Safety Enhancements
Over $46 million has been allocated between 2024 and 2026 specifically for Principal Arterial Traffic Safety Enhancements, addressing longstanding safety concerns on high-traffic routes.
Planned Improvements Include:
- Pavement resurfacing for smoother rides
- Lane reductions and reconfigurations to calm traffic and reduce speeding
- ADA improvements to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities
- Protected and shared bike paths to improve cyclist safety
- Shortened crosswalks to ease pedestrian crossing
- Bump outs (raised corners) to slow turning vehicles and improve visibility
Construction Schedule
Construction on Kingshighway Boulevard is scheduled to begin in fall 2024. Improvements to Grand, Goodfellow, Union, Jefferson, 4th Street, Convention Plaza, and Broadway are expected to be completed through the end of 2026 as part of the ongoing resurfacing and safety enhancement work.
Safety and Mobility First
The overarching goal of the St. Louis Road Resurfacing Program is to address issues such as excessive speeding and crash-prone intersections, while promoting safer and more inclusive transportation for all. By investing in physical upgrades and design improvements, the city aims to reduce accidents, increase accessibility, and encourage more walking, biking, and transit use in neighborhoods across St. Louis.
