I-70 is a vital transportation corridor in Missouri, connecting the state’s two largest cities and carrying more rural daily traffic than any other route in the state. The 250 miles of I-70 through Missouri have been an engine for economic growth and prosperity.

Missouri marks the distinction of being the birthplace to the interstate with the first interstate project under construction on I-70 in St Charles County between Fifth Street and Route 94/First Capitol Drive. This project broke ground on Aug. 13, 1956. However, being the first also makes it the oldest.

Meet the Team

MoDOT Team

Eric Kopinski

Improve I-70 Program Director

Central Office

Eric.Kopinski@modot.mo.gov

Lairyn McGregor

Improve I-70 Communications Coordinator

Central Office

Lairyn.McGregor@modot.mo.gov

Karlee Covington

Karlee Covington

Improve I-70: West Project Director

Central Office

Karlee.Covington@modot.mo.gov

Jeff Gander

Improve I-70: Central Project Director

Central Office

Jeffery.Gander@modot.mo.gov

Kim Trainor portrait

Kim Trainor, P.E.

Improve I-70: East Project Director

Central Office

kimberly.trainor@modot.mo.gov

Improve I-70: Meet the Team

MoDOT has designated an overall program team to guide the work on I-70 across the state.

West Project Team
- Blue Springs to Odessa (2025-2028)
- Odessa to Boonville
Central Project Team
- Boonville to Rocheport
- Rocheport to Columbia
- Columbia to Kingdom City (2024-2027)
East Project Team
- Kingdom City to Warrenton
- High Hill Realignment
- Warrenton to Wentzville (2025-2028)

Project Map