Sue Thomas

St. Louis radio traffic reporter on 97.1 FM Talk & 102.5 KEZK, real estate agent at RedKey Realty Leaders & host of History of the Lou w/Sue. Views are my own.

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

You can usually hear History of the Lou with Sue on KMOX Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 97.1 FM on Sundays at 6 p.m. In case you miss it, here's the link to the podcasts of the episodes: https://t.co/Y45FIkguzr 😊

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

MAJOR closure downtown

[MoDOT St. Louis Area @MoDOT_StLouis]

I-44 downtown (between the Stan Musial and the Poplar Street Bridge) will remain closed through at least next weekend while utility crews evaluate and repair the impacts of a water main break near Broadway and Biddle under the interstate. Closure details: https://t.co/mL2FWm0VVt

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

This accident on southbound 170 near Olive is blocking the left lanes. Traffic jams past Page. #stltraffic

[Freddy🇩🇪 @FreddyLA7]

The vibes are insane. Driving through the great state of Louisiana on our way to New Orleans. It’s crazy how diverse this country is, every day the scenery looks different.

[IDOT District 8 @IDOTDistrict8]

MADISON COUNTY: Beginning June 15 at 7 am with completion to last approximately 5 weeks, travel will be reduced to one lane in each direction on IL 143 at intersection with SIUE Northern Access Rd. Bridge repairs are needed. All entrance and exit ramps will remain open.

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

Watch out for this accident southbound 170 south of Forest Park Parkway. The left lanes are blocked. #stltraffic

[Maryland Heights PD @MHPolice]

TRAFFIC ALERT - Due to a chemical gas leak in the area, Aide Road is closed from Ball Drive to Schuetz Road.

Please avoid the area if possible.

@susan6768 @mgriffin_kmov @rbrandtraffic @KMOX @KTRS550 @stlcmst

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

Thanks, Jason! How cool!

[Jason Cooper @jascooper77]

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https://t.co/cV9EHLIMBH

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

@jascooper77 @MarcCox971 This is great! Love it!

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

@jascooper77 @MarcCox971 Hang on, let me look. Yes! Thank you.

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

@minerjpb Thank you!

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

Westbound 55/64 drivers, this is what is causing the delays...

[IDOT District 8 @IDOTDistrict8]

ST. CLAIR CO: 6/8 at 6 am to 6/20 at 4 pm, lane restrictions on WB collector distributor lanes of I-55/64 from Third St exit & PSB. Both lanes of CD will close including access to ramps to Tudor Ave & SB IL 3. Entrance ramp from Main St & ramp from MLK Bridge EB to CD will close.

[IDOT District 8 @IDOTDistrict8]

6/8/2026! UPDATE: Postponed to June 9 - 10.
Right lane closure on I-270 over Chain of Rocks Canal Bridge will be June 9 from 9 am to 5 pm and June 10 from 7:30 am to 3 pm.

https://t.co/c5DdoYZOVk

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

Weekend lane closures ahead!

[IDOT District 8 @IDOTDistrict8]

Heads up, St. Clair County: From 9 p.m. Friday, June 5, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 8, eastbound I-64 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 157 and Illinois 159 in Fairview Heights for road construction.

Two lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, June 8. https://t.co/XFqSyUVZT0

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

This has been cleared.

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

This accident on northbound 170 at 70 is blocking the right lanes. Traffic jams near Natural Bridge. #stltraffic

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

Here's a look at the accident westbound on the JB Bridge. Traffic is really stacking up behind it. #STLtraffic

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

@madmary615 I am off in the middle of the day, but a nap does sound good!

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

Still going on...

[IDOT District 8 @IDOTDistrict8]

Reminder for St. Clair County: Beginning Monday, June 1, I-55/70 closures will occur between Exchange Avenue and Black Lane and between Illinois 203 and I-255, with a one-lane restriction on the southbound I-255 ramp to westbound I-55/70. https://t.co/fazgfr3AUC

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

This roadwork on eastbound 44 approaching 109 has the right lane blocked and it has created a little bit of a jam at this hour. Once you get past 109 things open up and look fine. #STLtraffic

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

Good morning! Welcome to a beautiful sunrise! #stlwx

[Sue Thomas @susan6768]

The cause of the Clark Bridge delays...

[IDOT District 8 @IDOTDistrict8]

MADISON COUNTY: Beginning June 1 at 7 am to June 5 at 4 pm, there will be lane closures on the US 67 Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River. Closures are needed for the completion of routine inspections scheduled for this structure.