East-West Gateway Council of Governments

Happy Juneteenth! Lean in, St. Louis.

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Local Government Briefings for June 18, 2026 Local government news, events, jobs, and more for the St. Louis region.

This Sunday, June 21, is the LAST DAY to submit comments on the Riverview Drive/Columbia Bottom Road Great Streets vision for the future of the corridor which will lead to the front door of the Saint Louis Zoo's exciting WildCare Park. The nature and wildlife corridor runs north from the Chain of Rocks Bridge Park to Columbia Bottoms. Before we wrap-up planning and develop our final recommendations, we want to hear what you think! Click on the "CoMap" tool (https://comap.sasaki.com/rcbcorridor/) to explore the proposals and drop comments on the plans.

OneSTL, in partnership with the St. Louis Green Business Challenge and Republic Services, will host special yard sign recycling drives following the August and November elections. These events provide municipalities and residents with a convenient and environmentally responsible way to recycle corrugated plastic campaign signs and metal frames that cannot be placed in curbside recycling bins.

Municipal partners do not need to be contracted with Republic Services to participate. Communities interested in hosting a collection site are encouraged to get involved and help keep recyclable materials out of landfills. For more information about the program, participation requirements, and registration, visit https://www.onestl.org/news/732-yard-sign-recycling-2026.

Save the Dates! East-West Gateway is inviting the public to review and comment on the draft of its FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Throughout the month of July, bi-state area residents will have the opportunity to engage with this important regional planning document by attending one of the public information meetings.

The 2027-2030 draft TIP will be available to view on July 1.

The TIP outlines billions of dollars in planned or active federal transportation projects such as roads, bridges, transit, and supporting infrastructure throughout the region. It is part of Connected 2050, the region's Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). For more information about the TIP, visit www.ewgateway.org/transportation-planning

I-44 in both directions in downtown St. Louis (between the Stan Musial and the Poplar Street Bridge) will remain closed through at least next weekend while utility crews evaluate and repair the impacts of a water main break near Broadway and Biddle under the interstate. Several associated ramps leading to the interstate have also been closed. People can use both eastbound and westbound I-70 on the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and eastbound and westbound I-64/northbound and southbound I-55 on the Poplar Street Bridge remain open, although some ramps to downtown are closed. Specific information on the closure: https://www.modot.org/node/91010

Save the Date!

East-West Gateway’s Annual Meeting will be held on November 13 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch.

Join us as we celebrate the past year’s achievements in local government and regional planning, reflect on the progress made across the region, and look ahead to future opportunities. The event will also recognize this year’s Outstanding Local Government Achievement (OLGA) Award recipients for their exceptional contributions to the communities they serve.

We look forward to celebrating with you! Stay tuned for more information on registration.

Check out our new Community Profile page! This interactive website allows you to explore and get to know each municipality within our region with up-to-date population and demographic data.

Learn more at https://www.ewgateway.org/research-center/regional-snapshot/

This week in Briefings: The prehistoric past and paleontological present of the St. Louis region. Plus headlines, events, and local government jobs around the region. Read to learn more and remember to subscribe! https://mailchi.mp/ewgateway/local-government-briefings-6213419?e=49539b25b

Local Government Briefings for June 11, 2026 Local government news, events, jobs, and more for the St. Louis region.

Save the Date! East-West Gateway is inviting the public to review and comment on the draft of its FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Throughout the month of July, bi-state area residents will have the opportunity to engage with this important regional planning document by attending one of the public information meetings.

The 2027-2030 draft TIP will be available to view on July 1.

The TIP outlines billions of dollars in planned or active federal transportation projects such as roads, bridges, transit, and supporting infrastructure throughout the region. It is part of Connected 2050, the region's Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). For more information about the TIP, visit https://www.ewgateway.org/transportation-planning/