ST. LOUIS— The Meramec River is still rising between Valley Park and Fenton, but it's starting to recede upstream near Eureka and Pacific. Valley Park is still at Major Flood Level and is expected to be until Wednesday afternoon. 

Areas impacted by the flooding are the spots that are prone to closures due to their proximity to the river. 

Route 141 at Interstate 44 in Valley Park is still closed due to flooding. MoDOT closed the intersection Monday afternoon and there were significant traffic back ups as vehicles find alternate routes. 

Southbound drivers on 141 may still exit to both eastbound and westbound I-44. Drivers headed northbound on 141 may continue up to Meramec Station Road.

The ramp taking travelers from eastbound I-44 to southbound Route 141 will remain open on Monday but MoDOT will close it ahead of the morning rush on Tuesday, April 8. The westbound ramp from I-44 to north outer road and northbound 141 will remain open.

MoDOT advises truck traffic to use Bowles Avenue as a detour to get to eastbound and westbound I-44.

Lanes will reopen when the waters recede and MoDOT deems it safe. Authorities “strongly advise” against driving on closed roads or any road covered in water.

Nearby, Valley Park officials say they will close the floodgate at St. Louis Avenue around 1:30 p.m. on Monday until the river recedes. Nathan Schauf, the Valley Park City Administrator, told Spectrum News that there is already water on Marshall Road. 

Eureka Fire Protection District Fire Chief Scott Barthelmass told Spectrum News morning Highway W, the Allenton Loop and Twin Rivers all remain closed. The Big River crested overnight and is now receding. Meramec River crested at 32.4 feet Tuesday morning.