Project Highlight: St. Louis Union Station

When it comes to parking lot paving, Ford Asphalt Company is the go-to choice for local institutions and attractions like St. Louis Union Station. 

The location’s nearly $200 million redevelopment into a bustling entertainment district involved turning the original train shed into the new home of the St. Louis Aquarium and the St. Louis Wheel in addition to restaurants and other activities. As you can imagine, there was a critical need to reevaluate and rebuild the parking infrastructure to accommodate new traffic patterns and higher capacity.

Our Work at St. Louis Union Station

St. Louis Union Station has a long history of serving as a gateway to discovery, including several transformations from a train station to World’s Fair site to retail space—and now a tourist hotspot. To help them prepare for a new future, Ford Asphalt Company was brought in to completely rework parking while keeping the area open for business.

After the demolition of existing parking areas, our team installed new asphalt parking lots with concrete curbing. We also completed a full mill and overlay of all remaining asphalt surfaces to repair problem areas, reduce maintenance and freshen up the area’s overall look.

The Results

As with any large scale development, we weren’t the only team on site to help with the transformation. The St. Louis Union Station parking project also meant coordinating with numerous other contractors working on buildings and attractions. By sticking to a strict completion schedule and phasing the project over time, we helped ensure that large parking areas were open at all times for normal business operations.

Need Help With Your Parking Lot?

Busy commercial properties like Union Station put a lot of wear and tear on their parking lots. Over time, heavy traffic on asphalt surfaces can lead to common problems like discoloration, ruts, cracks and potholes. If you think your lot needs maintenance or a full overhaul, Ford Asphalt Company will always provide a team approach to design, bidding and construction.

From a simple pothole patch to a multi-million dollar parking lot renovation, our team has the knowledge and expertise to complete any project on time, within budget and with quality always the number one priority. Contact us today to get started with one of our estimators.