Current Project Status: Under Construction

Final Plans for Lindeman Road Improvement can be viewed or downloaded here.

Virtual Open House Meeting from October 12, 2022 can be viewed below. .  

Construction Progress Report: Week of 12.15; Bar Chart

Questions directed to the City can be made at 314-822-5822 or at the project email Lindeman@Kirkwoodmo.org

Updated: December 16, 2025

West Essex Reconstruction Project

Project Status: Under Construction

Final plans for West Essex can be viewed and downloaded here. Traffic control and detour information can be found on pgs 46-80.

West Essex Avenue is designated as a "Neighborhood Greenway" by the Kirkwood Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. This project explores conceptual designs for W. Essex from Kirkwood Road to Geyer Road. The project includes a new asphalt pavement section, new curbs, 5' wide ADA-compliant sidewalks, mid-block crossings, and bicycle facilities consistent with a "Neighborhood Greenway." The city held a public meeting in November 2018 to gather input from residents on design alternatives and applied for federal funding in February 2019.

Phases 4 to 6 are currently under construction on the north side of W Essex, with completion anticipated in the fall of 2025. After these phases, construction will shift to the south side of W Essex. The entire project is expected to be completed by fall 2025.

A copy of the Right of Way plans can be downloaded here.

Virtual Open House Conducted on June 28, 2022.

The public comment period ended on July 29, 2022. Thank you for your input on this project.

Construction Progress Report: Week of 12.15; Bar Chart

• Updates and Closure Dates, weather permitting:

• 11/21: The Eastbound lane of Essex will be closed off to side streets and home owner access periodically through the working day and completely after working hours as we place and compact Type 5 Aggregate base.

•  11/22: The Eastbound lane of Essex will be closed off to side streets and home owner access as we install the first lift of the X base mix.

•  11/23: The Eastbound lane of Essex will be closed off to side streets and home owner access as we install the second lift of the X base mix.

•  11/24: West Essex from N Geyer to N Kirkwood Road will be shut down to all vehicular traffic as we install the final C mix surface course

• 11/25- Install Sidewalks

• 11/26- Install Sidewalks

• 11/27-11/30- OFF

• 12/1- Stripe the Road

• 12/2- Stripe the Road and Backfill

• 12/3- Backfill and Sod

Questions directed to the City can be made at 314-822-5822 or at the project email WEssex@Kirkwoodmo.org.

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

East Essex Resurfacing

Current Project Status: Construction Completed

This project is a joint project with the City of Glendale to resurface and install sidewalks on the north side of Essex and drainage improvements between Dickson and Sappington. The City of Kirkwood is only responsible for costs associated within the City of Kirkwood. Affected resident should expect to receive a temporary construction easement request letter in mail in May of 2023.

This project had a public open house meetings on May 5 and May 12, 2022. 

For a copy of the plans dated September 9, 2022, please click here.

For a copy of the latest plans dated May 22, 2023, please click here.

For a copy of the resident notification sent out on November 11, 2024, please click here.

ROW completed. Construction Contract out to bid.

Construction of this project is scheduled to start December 10, 2024.

Questions directed to the City can be made at 314-822-5822 or at the project email EEssex@Kirkwoodmo.org

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

North Kirkwood Road (Phase 1) 

CURRENT PROJECT STATUS: Re-Bidding

For more information on the re-bidding, click here.

The City applied and obtain federal funding for a resurfacing project from Adams Ave. to Swan Ave. on N. Kirkwood Rd. This project includes a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon between Washington Ave. and Bodley Ave., a lane reduction from Adams Ave. to Bodley Ave. to allow for a safer pedestrian mid-block crossing, and upgrades to sidewalks within the project limits. The lane reduction is included in many City Planning documents including the Kirkwood Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, EnVision Kirkwood 2035 Plan, and the Downtown Kirkwood Master Plan. The City has completed a traffic study, which can be found here. The City has selected CMT Engineers to complete the preliminary design. A demonstration of the proposed lane reduction started on April 10 and is expected to be up until Mid-May. 

An Open House was conducted from 4-7 pm on July 25, 2023 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The presentation boards from that meeting are available here.

The public comment period ended on August 4, 2023. Thank you for your input on this project.

Right-of-Way plans can be view here.

The N. Kirkwood Road Improvement plans can be viewed here.

At the June 8, 2023 Council Work Session the following Demonstration Project summary memorandum was presented.

 Kirkwood Road Lane Reduction Demonstration Memo 6-7-23

If there are any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact City Engineer Rick Holesinger at (314) 822-5819 or holesire@kirkwoodmo.org. 

South Kirkwood Road (Phase 2) 

CURRENT PROJECT STATUS: Design/ROW Acquisition

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission have determined that the S. Clay Ave. Resurfacing Project is consistent with the goals of the Surface Transportation Program and has awarded the City of Kirkwood grant funding for the project. The City of Kirkwood is requesting Professional Engineering and Construction Services for Federal Project STP-5502(615) South Kirkwood Road Resurfacing Project located on S. Kirkwood Rd. from W. Monroe Ave. to BNSF Railroad Tracks. A Design consultant selection is pending.

The South Kirkwood Road Resurfacing project will consist of the following improvements:

•  Asphalt Milling and Overlay - (Approximately 3,570 Linear Feet)

• Concrete Curb Repair - Approximately 60% of curbs are anticipated to be replaced

• Non-ADA Compliant Concrete Curb Ramp Replacements

• Non-ADA Compliant Sidewalk Replacement

• ADA Compliant Crosswalks

• Select Enclosed Storm Sewer System Modifications

• Pavement Marking & Signage Updates

Full depth pavement replacement at the intersections of S. Kirkwood Rd. and Woodbine Ave. and S. Kirkwood Rd. and Rose Hill Ave. will be included in addition to the improvements listed above. These intersections have experienced excessive pavement rutting, possibly due to sub-base failures. The proposed improvements at these locations include the replacement of failed asphalt pavement with full depth concrete. Additionally, a pavement under-drain system will be installed to remove excess ground water. High visibility crosswalks will be reinstalled at these locations.

Notice of Public Open House Meeting on August 29, 2024 from 4-7pm, as published in the Webster-Kirkwood Times August 2, 2024 edition.

Public Comments can be made using this form, which can be mailed or emailed to Richard Holesinger at holesire@kirkwoodmo.org. 

The South Kirkwood Road Right-of-Way and Improvement plans can be viewed here.

If there are any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Jamal Dillahunt at (314) 822-5821. 

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Clay Avenue Resurfacing Project

PROJECT STATUS: In Design/ROW Acquisition