Who Plows My Street in Wildwood, MO? City, MoDOT & County

When the snow starts falling, a lot of Wildwood residents ask the same question: who’s actually supposed to plow my road? The answer depends on which road you’re on. Wildwood has city streets, state highways run by MoDOT, a handful of St. Louis County roads, and private subdivision streets, and each one has a different crew and a different number to call.

Details below come from the City of Wildwood’s Snow Removal and Streets pages, MoDOT, St. Louis County, and the Wildwood municipal code, and are current as of November 2026. This site isn’t affiliated with the city or any agency. Check with the agency that maintains your road before acting on anything here.

Quick answer: who plows what

Road	Who plows it	Who to call (as of November 2026)
Public city streets, including most subdivision streets	City of Wildwood (through contractors)	City Hall, 636-458-0440, or the city’s Report an Issue portal
Route 100 (Manchester Road), Route 109, Route T (St. Albans Road), Route BA (Babler Park Drive), Route CC (Wild Horse Creek Road from Route 109 to Kehrs Mill Road)	MoDOT	1-888-275-6636 (1-888-ASK-MODOT), staffed 24/7
Clayton Road, Old State Road, North Eatherton Road, Kehrs Mill Road, Kiefer Creek Road	St. Louis County	314-615-8504 or the county’s online service request
Private streets	The owners, usually an HOA or subdivision trustees	Your HOA or trustees

For an emergency on any road, call 911.

City streets: Wildwood’s snow plan

The City of Wildwood’s Streets Division handles snow removal and de-icing on all city roadways. According to the city’s Snow Removal page:

Five contractors handle snow removal and de-icing on nearly 350 lane miles of city roads, with more than 40 snow plows available.
Some areas may be pre-salted before a storm.
Crews mobilize once roads are snow-covered and keep working for the duration of the storm.
Arterial streets are the priority. During larger storms, subdivision streets with cul-de-sacs may be skipped until the main roads are handled.
Contractors are told to give extra attention to high-traffic areas, steep hills, and bridges.

The city is upfront that motorists should expect snow- and ice-covered roads during a storm. If a city road needs service, call City Hall at 636-458-0440 (Public Works hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays) or submit a request through the city’s Report an Issue portal.

State routes: MoDOT

MoDOT owns and maintains the state routes that run through Wildwood. The city’s Streets page lists them as Route 100, Route 109, Route T (St. Albans Road), Route BA (Babler Park Drive), and Route CC (Wild Horse Creek Road from Route 109 to Kehrs Mill Road). The city doesn’t plow these, even inside city limits.

MoDOT’s Winter in St. Louis page lays out its plowing order for the region:

Highest traffic-volume roads first, including interstates and other major routes.
The heaviest-traveled sections of numbered and lettered state routes.
Lower-volume lettered or numbered routes. MoDOT says it plows these to two-way passable traffic and treats hills, curves, and intersections.
Cleanup after the storm on shoulders, bridge edges, and interchanges during normal working hours.

To report a problem on a MoDOT road, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636), which MoDOT says reaches a live person 24/7. For conditions before you head out, check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, which MoDOT says is updated throughout storms.

MoDOT also asks drivers to stay at least 100 feet back from snowplows and not to pass or drive beside them.

County roads: St. Louis County

A few roads in Wildwood belong to St. Louis County. The city’s Streets page lists Clayton Road, Old State Road, North Eatherton Road, Kehrs Mill Road, and Kiefer Creek Road. (The city’s Snow Removal page has a slightly different list that also names Ruck Road; if you’re unsure about a road, check the county’s County Maintained Roads page.)

St. Louis County says that inside cities like Wildwood it isn’t responsible for subdivision or minor streets, but it does maintain many arterial roads not controlled by MoDOT or the city. The county’s Snow & Ice Removal page says it runs crews around the clock in 12-hour shifts during major storms.

To report a problem on a county road, the city lists the county at 314-615-8504 and the county’s online roadway service request.

Private streets

Some Wildwood subdivisions have private streets. Those aren’t city streets, and the city doesn’t plow them. Private streets are generally maintained, and plowed, by their owners, usually a homeowners association or subdivision trustees who hire a plow contractor.

Wildwood has a formal policy (amended June 2023) for owners who want the city to take over a private street for “public use, maintenance, and snow removal.” In short:

Only private streets that existed before June 25, 2001 (and certain private alleys in Town Center) are eligible.
Owners file a petition with the Department of Public Works, signed by all affected property owners or by someone legally authorized to dedicate the street, such as HOA trustees, with notice to all affected owners.
The street has to be brought up to city standards at the owners’ expense, and there’s a $75 non-refundable fee to take the request to the City Council.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council consider the request, and the council decides at its discretion.

If you’re not sure whether your street is public or private, call Public Works at 636-458-0440.

New subdivisions

In subdivisions still under construction, the developer may be responsible for plowing. Wildwood’s code (Section 420.080) includes “street deicing and snow removal” in a developer’s maintenance obligations, and says that obligation ends on the date the city accepts a street for public maintenance.

Private streets and trash pickup

Snow on a private street can hold up your trash, too. The city’s Waste & Recycling page says that on private streets, your hauler can’t collect until plowing and salting have occurred. Service may also be delayed citywide when streets are unsafe or unplowed, and missed pickups are usually caught up on the next regular day.

The city says it posts any Republic Services or Gateway Disposal delays on its website and social media. See our trash and recycling guide for more on how pickup works.

Parking, driveways, and mailboxes

Parking

The city asks residents to avoid parking on streets or in cul-de-sacs during snow so crews can clear roads faster and more safely.

Don’t push snow into the street

Wildwood’s code (Section 340.330) makes it illegal to put anything that could block traffic, “including snow or ice,” onto a roadway, private road, driveway, or right-of-way. Shovel or blow snow onto your yard, not the street.

To avoid a wall of plowed snow at the end of your driveway, the city suggests shoveling snow from the end of the driveway to the left side (when facing the house) and clearing an empty pocket on the right side. The pocket gives the plow somewhere to drop snow besides your driveway. MoDOT has a page on how to shovel your driveway to keep it clear that explains the same idea.

Mailboxes

Plows push snow to the side of the road, so mailboxes often get buried. St. Louis County says clearing snow around your mailbox is the resident’s responsibility, following U.S. Postal Service rules that ask homeowners to keep the box and the path to it clear.

If a plow damages your mailbox, contact whoever plows that road:

County roads: St. Louis County says to call 314-615-8538 or email [email protected], and it will set up a temporary mailbox until a new one is installed.
MoDOT routes: MoDOT’s Engineering Policy Guide covers mailboxes and posts damaged by its snow and ice removal. Call 1-888-275-6636 to report it.
City streets: call City Hall at 636-458-0440.

Stay informed during storms

City updates: Wildwood posts road conditions and snow-clearing updates on its website and social media.
County alerts: Text SLCOEM to 78015 for real-time updates from the St. Louis County Office of Emergency Management, which the city recommends.
Power outages: Ice can knock out power. The city points residents to Ameren Missouri at 800-552-7583 or the Ameren outage center.
Highways: check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map before driving.

If you’re driving the state routes this winter, our guide to deer collisions on Highways 100 and 109 has more on staying safe on Wildwood’s rural roads.

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Frequently asked questions

Who plows the roads in Wildwood, MO?

It depends on the road. The City of Wildwood plows city streets using five snow removal contractors. MoDOT plows the state routes: Route 100, Route 109, Route T (St. Albans Road), Route BA (Babler Park Drive), and Route CC (Wild Horse Creek Road from Route 109 to Kehrs Mill Road). St. Louis County maintains a few roads, including Clayton Road, Old State Road, and North Eatherton Road. Private streets are not plowed by the city.

Does Wildwood plow subdivision streets?

Yes, if the streets are public city streets. The city says arterial streets come first, so during larger storms subdivision streets with cul-de-sacs may be skipped until the main roads are done. Private subdivision streets are a different story; see the next question.

Who plows private streets in Wildwood?

Private streets are maintained by the people who own them, usually a homeowners association or subdivision trustees. The city has a formal process for owners to petition the city to take over a private street for public use, maintenance, and snow removal, which only happens if the City Council accepts it. Ask your HOA or trustees who they hire to plow.

How do I report an unplowed street in Wildwood?

For a city street, call Wildwood City Hall at 636-458-0440 or use the city's Report an Issue portal. For Routes 100, 109, T, BA, or CC, call MoDOT at 1-888-275-6636. For county roads such as Clayton Road or Old State Road, contact St. Louis County. Call 911 for emergencies.

Which roads get plowed first in Wildwood?

The city prioritizes arterial streets and tells its contractors to give extra attention to high-traffic areas, steep hills, and bridges. MoDOT clears its highest-traffic routes first, and lower-volume state routes are plowed to two-way passable traffic, with hills, curves, and intersections treated.

Can I park on the street when it snows in Wildwood?

The city asks residents to avoid parking on streets or in cul-de-sacs during snow so crews can clear roads faster and more safely.

Who fixes a mailbox damaged by a snowplow?

Contact whoever plows that road. On St. Louis County roads, the county says to call 314-615-8538 and it will set up a temporary mailbox until a new one is installed. MoDOT's Engineering Policy Guide covers mailboxes damaged by its snow removal; call MoDOT at 1-888-275-6636. For city streets, call City Hall at 636-458-0440.

Can I shovel or blow snow from my driveway into the street?

No. Wildwood's code (Section 340.330) bans putting anything that could obstruct traffic, including snow or ice, onto a roadway or right-of-way.

Will trash be picked up on my private street after a snowstorm?

Not until it's been plowed and salted. The city's trash page says haulers can't collect on private streets until plowing and salting have occurred, and missed pickups are usually caught up on the next regular day.