Residents of south St. Louis have been dealing with bridge construction for the last couple of years as bridges get improved, but traffic has certainly been a challenge during rush hour.  Monday, the Wellington Bridge over the River Des Peres on the southern end of McCausland was closed to traffic.

This sign was seen by resident Lisa Roggeman and photographed Thursday.  MoDOT crews want to make sure drivers realize the bridge is out.

May will be full of great Trailnet rides and many other bike-related events.

All of Trailnet’s free weekly rides are in full swing by the beginning of May. We have a Monday evening weekly ride, a Tuesday evening weekly ride, three Wednesday evening weekly rides, a Thursday evening weekly ride and a Saturday morning weekly ride.

The Vino Fondo/Missouri’s Grand Fondo (May 5) and three Trailnet Bicycle Fun Club (BFC) rides happen in May: the Tour de Grove Bicycle Ride (May 12), the Berry Bicycle Ride and Strawberry Festival (May 20), and the Great Pizza Bicycle Ride (May 28).

Trailnet Community Rides in May include the Freedom Crossing Celebration Ride and Bike Rodeo (May 5), the South Grand Mother’s Day Bicycle Ride (May 13), and the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market Mayfest Twilight Bicycle Ride (May 18).

As you drive along Missouri highways in this month, you might notice the grass turning green and the trees becoming covered with leaves. You likely will also notice fast food wrappers, soda cans, and trash of all shapes and sizes. That’s why April is No MOre Trash! Bash in Missouri, so volunteers across the state can get out and help clean it up.

This is the tenth year for the No MOre Trash! Bash, a litter prevention campaign launched by the Missouri Departments of Transportation and Conservation to encourage Missourians to join the “spring cleaning” and help Missouri become a litter-free state.