Brentwood Boulevard Discussed at County Council

CLAYTON — On Tuesday, St. Louis County Council received a resolution from the aimed at getting county-owned Brentwood Boulevard repaired.

In mid-August, the Brentwood Board of Aldermen passed a resolution asking the County Council to “repave and restripe Brentwood Boulevard within the city of Brentwood as previously promised by St. Louis County.” The resolution noted that the city has received complaints about Brentwood Boulevard’s condition and that it received oral and written commitments to refurbish the road.

“As expressed by the board, Brentwood Boulevard is a heavily traveled roadway that is in dire need of repair,” stated Brentwood Mayor Pat Kelly in a letter. “Safety is the major reason for your immediate attention to this matter. The road’s surface has greatly deteriorated because of St. Louis County restriping Brentwood Boulevard to accommodate the increase in traffic during the I-64 (Highway 40) construction.”

Councilman Pat Dolan (D-Richmond Heights) said the council has received and filed Brentwood’s resolution. He added that it will now be referred to the St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic.

“It wasn’t originally in their budget or time frame ... to be done as quickly,” said Dolan, whose district encompasses Brentwood.

Asked about the prospect of accomplishing what Brentwood is asking for, Dolan said: “I’m not sure. I’d really have to talk to (Highways and Traffic Department Director) Sheryl Hodges.”

“They already have roadwork scheduled for other areas,” Dolan said. “I don’t know the time frame… but we will find out.”