City of ST. Charles; ST charles CO; friedens RD signalization, left turn lanes, and sidewalks at fairgrounds RD

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $159,822.85 to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on May 1, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund infrastructure improvements in St. Charles County, Missouri. The project encompasses signalization improvements, left turn lane construction, and sidewalk installation at the intersection of Friedens Road and Fairgrounds Road in the City of St. Charles. These improvements support the program's core objectives of enhancing transportation safety, improving multimodal connectivity, and advancing pedestrian infrastructure across the state's highway network.

MoDOT administered the award as the prime recipient, with St. Charles County serving as the sub-grantee responsible for project implementation in conjunction with the City of St. Charles. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal-aid funding to states on a formula basis for highway construction, preservation, and improvement activities, with eligible projects typically advancing safety enhancements and pedestrian facility development. This award reflects the program's emphasis on supporting local and regional transportation priorities through state-administered mechanisms, enabling communities to address critical infrastructure needs while leveraging federal resources authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.