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O'Fallon outlines 2025 grant applications for Deer Road, Bridal Road, Mexico Road and shared‑use paths
Summary
City capital improvements manager Chris Clerks reported on six 2025 funding applications, noting county and federal recommendations for several projects, estimated costs, and proposed construction timelines between 2026 and 2029.
Chris Clerks, the city’s capital improvements manager, briefed the committee on six grant applications the city submitted for 2025 funding and the likely recommendations from federal and county reviewers.
Key projects and funding: Chris said Deer Road reconstruction phase 1 is in design and already has approximately $865,600 from the county for design and utility relocation; the estimated first‑phase cost is about $6.5 million and construction is anticipated to begin in late 2026. He said the Bridal Road pavement and pedestrian improvements received a recommended federal award (about $1.2 million federal, county contribution roughly $235,000) and that construction timing likely falls in 2029.
Scope details: Deer Road phase 1 would include two 11‑ft lanes, curb and gutter, a 10‑ft shared use path on the north side and a roundabout at Paul Reynard Boulevard for traffic calming. Chris said phase 2 would extend the improvements to Hopewell Road and tie into county roundabout work at the Hopewell intersection.
Other projects: Mexico Road resurfacing was recommended for federal funding (about $1.6 million); the project includes a south‑side shared use path and a separate north‑side sidewalk segment. Chris said Highway N shared‑use path received county support for design funding (about $160,000) but was not recommended for federal construction funds this cycle. The Brian Road and VMP intersection project was described as a conceptual proposal to address a busy intersection and to prepare for nearby development.
Why it matters: Chris said these grants increase the city’s leverage of outside funds and lower the city’s direct construction burden. "Last year was, like, bonkers for what we got," he said, noting this year’s recommendations are promising but that final awards and agreements remain to be completed.
Next steps: Staff will pursue final awards, secure agreements, and move design and right‑of‑way work forward where recommended. Committee members asked timing and construction details for specific projects; Chris gave tentative schedules tied to funding availability.
