St. Louis, MO – Heavy rain mixed with melting snow caused flooding along Interstate 44 near Memorial Drive in Downtown St. Louis Friday morning, temporarily slowing traffic through the city’s core.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers from the Traffic Safety Division assisted the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in clearing clogged drains to reopen the roadway. Photos shared by SLMPD show officers and MoDOT workers in bright safety gear working in wet and slushy conditions to restore traffic flow.
The department said the quick response helped make the interstate safe for drivers again, highlighting “hard work, determination, and a commitment to the community.” Drivers reported standing water and backups early in the morning before lanes were cleared.
The flooding followed a stretch of wintry weather across eastern Missouri this week, as warmer temperatures and rain combined to melt snow accumulation from earlier storms.
Motorists are urged to use caution on area highways as additional melting and scattered rain showers continue through the weekend.
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