History
Due to an increasing number of accidents at the intersection with Old Lemay Ferry Road, MoDOT rebuilt the intersection in 2007, with the eastbound lanes only having access to Old Lemay Ferry Road. Turnarounds built short distances east and west of the intersection allow access to and from the westbound lanes.
On December 7, 2009, access to southbound I-55 was closed when MoDOT began a project to rebuild the interchange. The project is scheduled to last through the end of 2010. Southbound access to I-55 from Route M, which had featured a loop ramp, was being relocated to a new roundabout on Metropolitan Boulevard, which will also connect to a park and ride.
As of 2011, the interchange is fully open. Southbound I-55 access is possible through a roundabout.
Read more about this topic: Missouri Route M (Jefferson County)
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