Overnight Utility Work by Spire Beginning July 24

Spire will close one lane of westbound Barnes-Jewish Plaza and one lane of northbound Kingshighway from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., shown in red. Read more.

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Nearly five years in the making - from demolition to Oct. 2025 opening

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A View from Forest Park

Ted Spaid of SWT Design, the firm working on waterways improvements in Forest Park, shared this stunning view and a few words with BJC. Read more.

SIUE Recognizes Mike Hayes

The Construction Leadership Institute recognized Mike Hayes with its Alumni Leadership Award in March. Read more.

44,000-pound Generator Gets Installed

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Barnes-Jewish Plaza Lobby is Undergoing Major Renovations

Major renovations in the Plaza Lobby began in March – the first of several phases. Over the next two years, the main and street level lobbies will undergo a complete renovation as part of the Campus Renewal Project. Read more here.

BJC Announces New Inpatient Tower

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Overnight Utility Work by Spire Started July 24

July 2025 - On July 24, Spire began three weeks of overnight work, 7 p.m.-7 a.m., on northbound Kingshighway and on westbound Barnes-Jewish Plaza. (see image) Spire will take up one full drive lane marked in red below. Day crews also will work Friday, July 25 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. locating other utilities.

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