Tag Archives: Capital Projects

As Rail Improvement Project Begins, Section of UMSL South Park-Ride Lot Will Close Until 2013

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Courtney

Metro will officially begin a new light rail improvement project on Monday, November 7, at the UMSL South MetroLink Station. What does that mean for MetroLink riders? The south section of the Park-Ride lot at the UMSL South MetroLink Station … Continue reading →

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MetroLink Schedule Changes Through Oct. For Construction near Eads Bridge

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Courtney

Evening and late night MetroLink operations will be modified through early October starting tonight, August 12, so crews can upgrade the light rail track system just east of the Eads Bridge. During this time, Blue Line trains will operate between … Continue reading →

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RIDER ALERT: MetroLink Single Tracking July 18-19 Evening & July 23-24 Daytime for Construction

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Courtney

Update: Single tracking has been cancelled for Tuesday, July 19. MetroLink will continue with regular evening service. Next week, Metro will continue with projects in Illinois and preparation for the Eads Bridge rehabilitation project. To allow time and access for crews, … Continue reading →

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Rider Alert: Single Tracking After 8pm May 23 – 26 for Eads Bridge Construction

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Courtney

MetroLink riders may experience brief delays in the evening next week due to construction crews on the Eads Bridge. Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23 through Thursday, May 26, until the end of service each night, MetroLink will … Continue reading →

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A Grand Demolition! Photos from Grand Bridge & Elevator Towers Demolition March 19-20

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Courtney

Despite some rain on Saturday night, the first weekend of the demolition of the Grand Bridge and Grand MetroLink Station elevator towers resulted in plenty of destruction. Both elevator towers are gone, and much of the Grand Avenue road deck … Continue reading →

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Grand Bridge Demolition! Bus Bridge Shuttles From CWE to Civic Center March 19-20

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Courtney

It’s time for the City of St. Louis to take down the Grand Bridge! Demolition starts bright and early Saturday morning, so for Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20 and 26-27 MetroLink will have interrupted service to accommodate the bridge work.  … Continue reading →

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Grand Bridge Construction – What’s in Store for Metro Transit Riders

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Courtney

The City of St. Louis is replacing the Grand Bridge.  Although the City has not yet set the official start date, at last report they were looking at mid-March. Regardless of when the bridge is torn down, we do know … Continue reading →

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Saint Louis Downtown Airport Opens New Fire Station and Emergency Management Facility

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Courtney

On Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, Saint Louis Downtown Airport and Metro celebrated a major milestone in the history of the airport with the dedication of the $5 million Airport Fire Station and Emergency Management Facility.  U.S. Representative Jerry Costello, Susan … Continue reading →

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Union Station Tunnels Get An Upgrade in Infrastructure

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Courtney

Everybody needs an upgrade now and again.  The tunnels under Union Station were part of the vast system of rail tunnels and lines used by Union Station when it served as the largest train depot in the country.  Now, a … Continue reading →

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Officials Gather at North Hanley to Discuss ARRA Projects and Job Creation

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Courtney

Today Mokhtee Ahmad, Regional Administrator for Region 7, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Steven Engelhardt, Office of Congressman Lacy Clay, Brian Goggins, President of Byrne & Jones Construction, John Nations, CEO of Metro, and other Metro representatives gathered to talk about … Continue reading →

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