Flucom Road Work Begins Monday — Expect Flagging Delays

Festus, MO · November 8, 2026

Savor the calm across the yard this morning while the sun climbs. The crisp afternoon air makes for ideal porch weather before tonight’s freeze rolls across the ridge.

The Lead

County road crews and contractors are preparing for a major overhaul on Flucom Road starting early Monday morning, kicking off nearly a year of travel adjustments for area drivers. Jefferson County contracted Pace Construction Company to execute the extensive safety upgrades, which span from basic roadway widening to long-term drainage improvements.

Initial work beginning Monday focuses on clearing and grubbing operations conducted under single-lane flagging conditions that will slow daily traffic. Over the coming months, crews will add four-foot paved shoulders, install rumble strips, apply an ultrathin bonded wearing surface, and replace aging culvert pipes.

Flagging crews will direct alternating traffic through active work zones daily through the early construction phases, with overall project completion targeted for September 2027. Commuters heading toward De Soto should build ten extra minutes into morning routines.

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Today's Outlook

High 66°F · Low 31°F — Clear
- A crisp, clear afternoon gives way to freezing temperatures tonight, so keep heavy coats ready.

What's On Around Town

Today

Brookdale Farms Fall Festival Brookdale Farms (8004 Twin River Rd), Eureka, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Paid Catch the final day of corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and wagon rides.
The Holiday Market at Rolling Ridge Rolling Ridge Nursery (60 N Gore Ave), Webster Groves, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free Browse handmade goods and seasonal arrangements from dozens of local artisans.

Tomorrow

Gamers Unplugged Festus Public Library (400 W Main St), 3:00–5:00 PM · Free
Festus City Council Meeting Festus City Hall (711 W Main St), 6:00 PM · Free

Spotlight & Story

Festus Main Street Mural Painted in 2019 along the brick facade at 211 East Main Street, this landmark by St. Louis sign artist Phil Jarvis honors local heritage through hand-lettered flourishes. Look closely near the lower brickwork to spot Jarvis's signature miniature bearded self-portrait.

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