O'Fallon Daily Dose: Aug 11 Edition

Welcome to the O'Fallon Daily Dose, where each morning we'll keep you updated on what's going on around town and what's coming up on Patch. 

Weather 

• According to the National Weather Service, Thursday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 84. 
  

Traffic 

• According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), various lanes of westbound I-70 will close at Route A from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• One eastbound lane of I-70 at the Blanchette Bridge will close from  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge inspection.
• Various eastbound and westbound lanes of I-64 will close between Lake Saint Louis and I-70 from 8 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• One to two lanes of westbound I-70 will close from Route 94 to Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• One lane of I-70 will close in each direction at Route Z from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Various lanes of westbound I-70 will close between Mid Rivers Mall Drive to Route 94 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

News to Use 

• According to @OFallonParksRec on Twitter, O'Fallon residents have four more days to donate to new school supplies and receive 10 percent off a class. Visit the front desk at the for details.

In Case You Missed It

• O'Fallon Patch asked how they prepare their kids to go back to school after a long summer break. See what other parents had to say and share your tips in the comments section!

Coming Up

• Look for more traffic news and information on the Mayor's Youth Advisory council later today on Patch. 

If you have a suggestion or tip to help make the Daily Dose or O'Fallon Patch more helpful, please tell us in the comment section or email jordan.lanham@patch.com.