City of St. Louis Government

06/13/2026

officers are working with MODOT and the Streets Department to close eastbound I-70 at Tucker until further notice due to a large sinkhole under the interstate. Eastbound I-44 will also be closed and traffic will be redirected onto the Poplar Street Bridge.

If you’re traveling westbound on the Poplar Street Bridge, you will not be able to exit at Walnut.

Please use alternate routes.

06/13/2026

Join Us at the Community Safety Resource Fair!

The City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is partnering with community organizations and service providers to bring valuable resources directly to residents during the upcoming OVP Kickback!

- WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
- WHERE: Better Family Life, Inc. (5415 Page Blvd., 63112)

Free food available while supplies last!

Bring the whole family, meet local organizations, learn about available resources, and enjoy everything the OVP Kickback has to offer. Together, we're building safer roads, stronger minds, and stronger communities.

06/08/2026

Gilberto Pinela, Director of the Office of New Americans, recently participated in the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) webinar to discuss how St. Louis is a welcoming home for immigrants.

The global webinar, which drew over 300 participants, showcased how St. Louis is proactively implementing programs and tools to support immigrant communities.

Catch the full conversation on the Migration Policy Institute YouTube page (link in comments)!

06/05/2026

Get ready for an action-packed weekend in St. Louis and the surrounding areas!

Whether you’re a sports fan, love running and walking outside, or are just looking for fun, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s what you should know:
• Expect temporary road closures. Be patient and give yourself plenty of time.
• Do not bring fireworks of any kind.
• Sign up for Notify STL in case of emergency alerts (www.stlouis-mo.gov/notifystl).
• Stay hydrated.

Here’s a sampling of the exciting things happening this weekend:
• Major League Pickleball Tournament – Chaifetz Arena
• St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo – Spirit of St. Louis Airport
• Reds vs. Cardinals – Busch Stadium
• International Soccer (Bosnia vs. Panama) – Energizer Park

We’re wishing everyone a safe and fantastic weekend in St. Louis!

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Big news St. Louis!

The 2028 Olympic marathon trials are coming to our city!
From hosting the first-ever U.S. Olympics in 1904 to welcoming world-class athletes today, St. Louis continues to shine as a sports destination.

We’re thrilled to open our city to top runners from across the nation as they chase Olympic dreams and represent the red, white, and blue. A massive thank you to the St. Louis Sports Commission and everyone who worked tirelessly to make this a reality. Let’s show the world what St. Louis has to offer!

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

We’ve got exciting news for St. Louis! Mayor Cara Spencer recently appointed Stephen Davis as the City’s new Chief Economic Development Officer.

Stephen brings a wealth of experience in economic development, with a Bachelor’s from DePauw University and an MBA from Webster University. In his new role, he’ll serve as the mayor’s strategic advisor on business conditions and will be a key liaison to major private and institutional stakeholders, including employers, developers, and regional leaders. He will be responsible for defining and accelerating the City’s economic agenda, expanding the tax base, and addressing equity and racial disparities through targeted economic initiatives.

Join us in welcoming Stephen Davis as he works to drive growth and opportunity for our city!

06/01/2026

The Pride Flag is flying high over Washington Square Park! Today, St. Louisans came together to kick off Pride Month with our annual flag raising.

Joined by Rev. Kim Mason from First Unitarian Church, Pride St. Louis INC’s Pride Royalty court, PROMO, the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board, the LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, Alderman Shane Cohn, and Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, we head into the month with a beautiful reminder of unity, love, and the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community that makes our city shine.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈❤️

05/29/2026

Over the next two weeks, repair crews will be working on sections of Grand Blvd. between Chouteau Ave. and McKean Ave. Due to the volume of traffic and businesses along this stretch, this work will be completed in two sections to limit impact to the South Grand business district.

Planned road work for the week of June 1, 2026:

🚧Grand Blvd.
Chouteau Ave. to Arsenal St., plus side street approaches - milling and paving

Final schedule determined by weather.

Two-way traffic will stay open, but no parking is allowed along the arterial sections where work is being completed. Please slow down and use caution when driving near crews or in lanes where the pavement has been removed.