WELDON SPRING, Mo.—Wolfrum Road in the City of Weldon Spring had to close unexpectedly because a mudslide washed out the roadway’s support and a portion of the roadway itself. Recent heavy rainfall is to blame for the washout.

“This started when there was that big rain about a week and a half ago,” said Mitchell Jordan, Community Relations Manager for Weldon Spring. “Just the amount of rain caused the washout. The engineers are trying to figure out why that particular place happened.”

Jordan stated the emergency contract that Mayor Licklider authorized went to Cochran Engineering to repair the roadway which sees 1,500 travelers daily before the mudslide forced its closure.

“Public safety is our top priority,” said Mayor Licklider. “We are taking immediate steps to assess and repair Wolfrum Road to ensure it is safe for our residents and visitors. Our partnership with Cochran Engineering will help us formulate a clear plan for restoration.”

A timeline for reopening Wolfrum Road will be announced after engineers evaluate the extent of the damage and develop a plan to safely repair the roadway.

Right now, Jordan said they are not aware of any other similar issues in Weldon Spring.