Laclede's Landing station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis , United States |
Area served | St. Louis MetroLink network |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Laclede's Landing station serves as a light rail stop on both the Red and Blue routes within the St. Louis MetroLink network. Positioned in downtown St. Louis, this elevated facility is situated close to the historic Laclede's Landing area.
From the platform, passengers can observe historic brick architecture that frames views of the Gateway Arch.
History
Located at the eastern edge of Missouri's MetroLink stations, Laclede's Landing occupies the lower level of the Eads Bridge, just before the rail lines cross the Mississippi River into Illinois.
This station marks the eastern portal of the historic Downtown Tunnel, constructed in 1874 to connect the Eads Bridge with the rail yards in Mill Creek Valley. The tunnel was decommissioned following its last Amtrak service in 1974. Restoration efforts commenced in 1991 to prepare for MetroLink’s inauguration in 1993, facilitating transit between Missouri and Illinois through downtown St. Louis.
Station layout
The design incorporates a single island platform with access points at both ends: the western entrance on Rue de L'Eglise (2nd Street) includes stairs and an elevator, while the eastern entrance on 1st Street is reachable via stairs only.
Public artwork
In 2013, as part of Metro's Arts in Transit initiative, Build by Beliz Brother was installed at this station. The aluminum artwork reflects the engineering drawings created by James Eads that guided the construction of his namesake bridge.
Notable places nearby
Visitors to Gateway Arch National Park are encouraged to use either this station or the 8th & Pine stop for convenient access to the park. Prominent nearby destinations include:
- Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
- Horseshoe St. Louis
- Laclede's Landing
- Mississippi River
- St. Louis Riverfront Trail