Public Notice: Infrastructure Updates and Municipal Meeting Schedule

Official City Meeting Schedule for March 18, 2026

The City of St. Louis has scheduled several vital committee and board meetings for Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Residents are encouraged to monitor these proceedings as they impact local workforce development, infrastructure legislation, and city ordinances. The following sessions are active today:

• Finance Committee Meeting (Workforce Development): Convening at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment.
• Special Committee on Reducing Red Tape: Scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at the Board of Aldermen to discuss Board Bill 152.
• Board of Adjustment: A public session is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to review zoning and property appeals.
• Board of Estimate and Apportionment: The regular meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. to address city fiscal matters.
• Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee: Meeting at 3:30 p.m. to review Board Bill 149 and ongoing utility service improvements.

Public Service Announcement: Resumption of Yard Waste Collection

The City of St. Louis Refuse Division officially resumes its curbside yard waste collection service today, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Following the standard seasonal hiatus, residents may once again place yard waste in designated bins for pickup on their regularly scheduled collection days. The city reminds citizens to ensure that only organic materials, such as grass clippings, leaves, and small branches, are included in these containers to prevent contamination of the composting stream.

Health Advisory: Seasonal Respiratory Virus Surge

The St. Louis Department of Health has issued a continuing advisory regarding a significant surge in Influenza B cases across the metropolitan area. While Influenza A was the primary strain earlier in the winter, current surveillance data indicates that respiratory illness levels remain above the seasonal average. Health officials urge residents to maintain preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing and staying home if symptoms of fever develop. Vaccination remains recommended for those who have not yet received their seasonal flu shot.

Infrastructure and Commuter Alerts

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) continues several long-term projects that may impact travel today. On I-55, southbound traffic remains restricted to a single lane from I-44 to north of Bates and two lanes through to north of Weber due to ongoing bridge rehabilitation. Additionally, the annual interstate bridge washing project is underway. Commuters should expect maintenance crews on the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Poplar Street Bridge throughout the week. Drivers are advised to exercise caution in active work zones and adhere to all posted speed limits.