Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The Kansas City District of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is improving Interstate 70 (I-70) between The Paseo Boulevard and U.S. 40/31st Street, also known as Improve I-70 KC. The project will be administered using the design-build delivery method. Construction will begin in Spring of 2025 with completion scheduled for Spring of 2028.
In 2027, I-70 will close for 11 months between Downtown KC and the Stadiums. More info here: I-70 Closure in 2027 | Missouri Department of Transportation
Planned Improvements
- Add a fourth eastbound I-70 thru lane from Prospect Ave. to the Manchester Ave. bridge
- Replace 15 bridges and rehabilitates another seven bridges
- Improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity throughout the project area
- Reconstruct I-70 from Chestnut Ave. to 18th St. (Benton curve)
- Reconstruct eastbound I-70 from 27th St. to Cypress Ave. (Jackson curve)
- Make improvements to the westbound I-70 near the Jackson Ave. bridge
Project Goals
- Deliver the project within the programmed budget of $237 million by December 31, 2028.
- Implement innovative transportation solutions to improve safety and reliability along the corridor.
- Provide durable and maintainable infrastructure that revives the corridor and aligns with regional development.
- Improve accessibility for the local community and create opportunities to grow a diverse workforce.
- Minimize overall traffic impact during construction in partnership with stakeholders.
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Latest Project News
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NOW OPEN: 27th St. bridge over I-70, Oct. 23
JACKSON COUNTY – The 27th St. bridge over Interstate 70 is now open. The bridge was closed for replacement in December 2025 as part of the Improve I-70 Kansas City project. The ramp from 27th St. and Myrtle Ave. to I-70 westbound is set to open in...
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Improve I-70 KC: Lane closure scheduled on I-70 near 23rd St. for drainage work, Oct. 26-27
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be conducting a right lane closure on Interstate 70 eastbound between 23rd St. and 27th St. on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27, from approximately 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. The lane closures will be in place for...
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Improve I-70 KC: Right lane closure on EB I-70 from 23rd St. to 27th St., Oct. 19-20
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will conduct various lane closures on eastbound Interstate 70 between 23rd St. and 27th St. for work relating to the Improve I-70 Kansas City project.
Scheduled traffic modifications:
- Right lane closed on I-70 eastbound from...
Project Files
Project Milestones
Clarkson-Radmacher Joint Venture selected for Improve I-70 KC Design-Build project.
- Work on 23rd St. bridge
- Work on 25th St. pedestrian bridge
- Work on Cleveland Ave. bridge
- Work on 27th St. bridge
- Work on Lister Ave. bridge
- Work on Oakley Ave. Pedestrian Bridge
- Three lanes of I-70 open each direction during FIFA World Cup
- 5:00-7:00pm
- Gregg/Klice Community Center (1600 John “Buck” O’Neil Way, Kansas City, MO 64108)
- 11-month closure of I-70 from The Paseo to Van Brunt Blvd for mainline bridge and roadway work