Pedaling and Walking Chouteau Bridge

By late 2010, bicycles and pedestrians will find more ways than before to cross the Missouri River. Existing pedestrian access on the Chouteau Bridge will be expanded to provide for bicycle and pedestrian access on the bridge and its approaches. The northern limits of the project begin at Riverboat Drive and connect to Stillwell Avenue on the south side.

In a separate project also scheduled to start next year, MoDOT will upgrade the Heart of America Bridge carrying Route 9 over the Missouri River to better accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.

Why are additional lanes needed?

Pedestrians need protection from vehicles that cross the bridge at highway speeds. Casual cyclists are not always comfortable riding in lanes where motorists travel at a higher speed. Advanced cyclists will continue to ride in lanes following the rules of the road, but with greater exposure to traffic. With these considerations in mind, special features of the new lanes include:

• Share the Road signage for advanced cyclists
• Railing and barrier protections for safety
• Bridge design for multi-use applications

 

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