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Historical Winter 2003 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The TIMES asked Metro for an update and explanation of the construction activity and noise. Their comments are as follows: Here is a summary of the work that will occur near the Waterman Bridge area. Borings have been completed at the Waterman Bridge area (this is the work that has been going on from the beginning).
The crews have now left. First 2 weeks of November – Approximately 2 weeks of down time. Mid-November to mid-December – trackwork will take place. Noisy installation of rail, rock, switches, etc.
A new crossover is being installed under the Waterman bridge.
The loudest of the work will be complete by the end of the year. January to March – Install poles for overhead electric lines, new electric lines, and new cabling. Not very noisy and very sporadic. April – Approximately one noisy night when the new signal house is installed.
All work to be complete in the Waterman area by mid-May.
The work being conducted in that area cannot be done when trains are running, as the tracks are fully occupied during the work, and some of the construction equipment used requires that the overhead power lines must be de-energized for safety.
The nightwork is limited to work that cannot be done during regular train service.
There has been some limited blocking of alley access during the daytime work, but no streets are being blocked for any extended period of time. Neighborhood questions remain about the Pershing/Des Peres area: Metro says the pedestrian bridge area near the intersection of Des Peres and Pershing has not yet been bid. Although clearly, the construction work on the metrolink extension, as well as the subsequent bridge, will directly affect neighbors, Metro has not yet issued any specific schedule or information.
As the line will run on the south side of the parkway, at this time, Metro does not feel there will be a significant impact on neighbors. Metro invites residents with questions or concerns to call the construction hotline 314-923-3050. Calls are returned by the next business day.
The Night Work Hotline number is (314) 982-1550.
Residents may call at any time to get information on upcoming night work. Any questions you may have on this or any other issue should be directed to Metro’s Construction Hotline at (314) 923- 3050.
All calls will be returned by the next business day. For more information on the Cross County MetroLink Extension, please visit the Project web site at www.crosscounty.org.
Original photograph caption
Construction of MetroLink extension beside Kayak’s at Skinker and Forest Park Parkway. Photo by King Schoenfeld.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Winter 2003.
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