Official St. Louis City Notice: Infrastructure Repairs and Public Meeting Roundup

Public Safety and Legislative Meetings

The City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen has scheduled several key public meetings for Thursday, February 12, 2026. The Public Safety Committee is set to convene at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall to discuss pending legislation and department updates. Additionally, the Port Authority Commission of the City of St. Louis will hold its regular board meeting at 8:00 a.m. to review development projects along the riverfront.

Other administrative hearings scheduled for today include a Conditional Use Hearing at 8:30 a.m. and an Excise Division hearing at 9:00 a.m. regarding Board Bill 60, which addresses small business criteria for local restaurant and bar operations. A Special Selection Committee is also meeting at 9:30 a.m. to review proposals for the demolition and debris removal of vacant buildings under the city’s current RFP initiative.

Transportation and Infrastructure Alerts

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued major travel alerts for the St. Louis metropolitan area effective Thursday night. Crews are scheduled to begin pavement repairs on the Poplar Street Bridge, requiring the closure of the ramp from westbound I-64 to westbound I-44 and southbound I-55. This closure will be in effect from 7:30 p.m. on February 12 until 5:30 a.m. the following morning. During this window, the ramp from westbound I-64 to Walnut Street will also be inaccessible.

• I-70 Lane Closures: All eastbound lanes of I-70 at the I-64/U.S. 61 interchange will experience overnight closures from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for the ongoing "Improve I-70" project.
• Ongoing I-55 Work: Multiple ramps on I-55, including the southbound Loughborough and Germania exits, remain closed through early 2026 as part of long-term bridge and pavement rehabilitation.

Public Health and Community Advisories

The St. Louis Department of Health continues to monitor a significant increase in influenza activity throughout the city. Residents are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with vaccinations, particularly as winter activity peaks. Those at high risk, including adults over 65 and individuals with chronic health conditions, are urged to take extra precautions in public spaces and stay home if they experience symptoms.

In response to the extreme cold weather event and below-zero wind chills currently affecting the region, the city has activated its emergency shelter protocols. Residents seeking warming center locations or requiring utility assistance should contact the Citizens’ Service Bureau immediately.

City Service Updates and Deadlines

The City of St. Louis reminds residents that the deadline to apply for private property assistance for those impacted by the May 2025 tornado is February 28, 2026. This assistance program covers essential debris removal and structural stabilization for eligible homeowners in the impact zone.

Furthermore, the St. Louis Public Library has announced that the Cabanne and Julia Davis branches remain closed until further notice due to ongoing storm repairs. Residents should also prepare for holiday service adjustments; the roll cart trash collection schedule will be modified next week in observance of the President's Day holiday.