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.
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.
Latest Videos
Latest Project News
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Improve I-70 KC: Lane closures on I-70 near 25th St. for girder installation, July 28-29
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be performing various lane closures on Interstate 70 near 25th St. during the evening and overnight hours on Mon., July 28. The closures are for the installation of girders at the future 25th St. pedestrian bridge.
Closure...
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Improve I-70 KC: Lane/ramp closures on I-70 near 23rd St. for girder installation, July 18-20
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be conducting lane and ramp closures on Interstate 70 near 23rd St. from Fri., July 18 at approximately 6:30 a.m., until Sun., July 20 at approximately 6 a.m., for girder installation at the 23rd St. bridge over I-70.
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Improve I-70 KC: Various lane closures scheduled between 23rd St. & Van Brunt Blvd., July 7- Aug. 8
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be conducting various lane closures along Interstate 70 between 23rd St. and Van Brunt Blvd. for work relating to the improve I-70 KC project. All work is weather permitting.
Mon., July 7 at approximately 7 a.m. until...
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 27th St. bridge
- Work on Cleveland Ave. bridge
- Work on Lister Ave. bridge
- Three lanes of I-70 open each direction during FIFA World Cup
- 10-month closure of I-70 from Prospect Ave. to Van Brunt Blvd for mainline bridge and roadway work