Webster Groves City Council approved moving forward with a new design option for the South Elm roadway resurfacing project and shared-use path.
The project is planned for the 2027 construction season from Glendale to Watson Road with the support of a $2 million federal grant.
In response to community feedback, the council opted for an alternative plan that would eliminate west-side parking on South Elm but keep the multi-use trail within the existing roadway footprint, as opposed to utilizing adjacent right of way.
This option protects greenspace and private infrastructure, including landscape walls, fences and driveways, and reduces the potential for additional stormwater runoff while maintaining the grant funding for this project.
The Public Works Department will obtain revised engineering designs to reflect the change in the placement of the shared-use path. These plans will be shared with the public and council when available. Final plans, specifications and estimates must be approved by the Missouri Department of Transportation with an estimated timeline of January 2027.
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