ST louis city CO; laurel-waterman bridge replacement/resurfacing/replace sidewalks over metrolink

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) a formula grant of $468,866.20 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 12, 2025, for the Laurel-Waterman Bridge Replacement, Resurfacing, and Sidewalk Replacement project over Metrolink in St. Louis City County, Missouri. The project, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2026, encompasses bridge replacement activities, roadway resurfacing, and sidewalk reconstruction work on the infrastructure spanning the Metrolink transit system.

As the prime awardee and state transportation administrator, MoDOT sub-awarded the funding to St. Louis County, Missouri (Executive Office), which serves as the local project implementer and primary sub-grantee responsible for executing the bridge replacement, resurfacing, and pedestrian facility improvements. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance for highway construction, preservation, and improvement activities, including bridge rehabilitation and replacement and pedestrian facility enhancements, with funding distributed through statutory formula allocations administered by state departments of transportation in coordination with local entities.