MoDOT Central District

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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2025 Central District Construction Guide

With hundreds of projects across the 18 counties of MoDOT’s Central District, drivers may encounter some type of construction this year on many of the routes they use daily or during their summer travel. While the list is extensive, it does not include all locations a driver might encounter roadwork. Instead, this list focuses on projects being don...

News

  • Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri

    02/13/2026

    All Counties 

    In addition to the work listed below, other moving operations such as pothole patching, brush cutting, and pavement repairs continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow-moving equipment. 

    All...

  • Pavement repairs planned for eastbound I-70 at mile marker 140

    02/11/2026

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The driving (right) lane of eastbound Interstate 70 in Callaway County is expected to close next week for pavement repairs. Construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to reduce I-70 to one...

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Lane Miles
11,600
Bridges
1,301
District Engineer: Machelle Watkins