MoDOT Central District

2026 Central Construction Guide

Interested in major road work in Central Missouri? Click the button below to view the county-by-county listing of the 2026 Construction Guide. Projects are scheduled for completion in 2026 unless otherwise noted.

Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City

As work to update the Environmental Impact Statement wraps up, Improve I-70 Columbia to Kingdom City has transitioned to a Design-Build project. This project is one of several which will modernize the I-70 corridor across the state. Since its original construction more than 50 years ago, I-70 has been a vital lifeline for moving people, goods and i...

U.S. Route 63 & Boone County Route AC Interchange Improvements

This project includes improvements to the northbound U.S. Route 63 entrance and exit ramps, Boone County Route AC (Grindstone Parkway), New Haven Road, and Lenoir Street. This area has been identified for enhancements due to increased congestion in the area. The work will also improve safety for all users and increase accessibility for bicyclists a...

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  • Callaway County Route H, west of Fulton, opens ahead of schedule

    08/17/2026

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Callaway County Route H bridge over Middle River, west of Fulton, is now open. After replacing the bridge deck (driving surface), construction crews were able to reopen the bridge to all traffic on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 –...

  • Public input sought on Dent County bridge project

    08/17/2026

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project to replace the driving surface of the Missouri Route 19 bridge over Spring Creek in Dent County, just south of Salem. Built in 1986the Spring Cr...

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