West Alton

A city in St. Charles County, Missouri — population 529 as of 2020.

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City of St. Peters September 29

Lane Closure on Southbound Spencer Road (by the St. Charles City-County Library) Starting Sept. 30

The right southbound lane of Spencer Road (by the St. Charles City-County Library) is expected to close periodically starting Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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City of St. Peters September 25

Expect Overnight Lane Closures on Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Willott Road for Utility Work

Intermittent lane closures are scheduled from Monday-Friday, Sept. 28-Oct. 2, between 8:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Willott Road.

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St. Charles County September 25

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City of St. Charles September 24

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West Meyer Road to close to through traffic on Sept 30

St. Charles County September 24

The St. Charles County Highway Department will close West Meyer Road from Route W to Duenke Road, Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

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St. Charles County September 24

Eisenbath Road closure pushed back one week to October 5th

The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Eisenbath Road west of Freymuth Road weather permitting, Monday, October 5th, to reconstruct a concrete box culvert. The closure is anticipated to last 40 days.

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West Alton by the numbers

Population 529Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 28.81 sq mi (74.62 km²), 8.26 sq mi water
Median age: 36.5
Households: 154
Persons per household: 3

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: CITY CLERK
Address: PO BOX 42, WEST ALTON, MO 63386

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