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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  • Route 179 at Rock Creek in Cole County opens ahead of schedule

    06/17/2026

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Missouri Route 179 bridge over Rock Creek, just north of Cole County Route Z, is now open. After replacing the bridge deck, construction crews were able to reopen the bridge to all traffic on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – ahead...

  • U.S. Route 54 westbound ramp to Route 52 to close next week

    06/16/2026

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The ramp from westbound U.S. Route 54 to Missouri Route 52, south of Eldon, is scheduled to close next week for shoulder work. Local crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the westbound exit ramp on...

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