Districts Impacted
Project Summary
As work to update the Environmental Impact Statement wraps up, Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia will transition into a Design-Build project and will improve the 13 mile stretch of Interstate 70 from the Rocheport Bridge to U.S. Route 63 in Columbia. 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 information across Missouri and beyond.
Project Goals
- Deliver the project by December 31, 2029 within the program budget.
- Provide a third lane of travel for eastbound and westbound I-70 from Rocheport to Columbia.
- Modernize I-70 while improving pavement, bridges, and interchanges to provide better traffic flow and movement of freight.
- Minimize construction impacts with a focus on work zone safety, communication, and construction staging while maintaining mobility.
- Provide expanded employment opportunities while developing and using a diverse workforce
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Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia Milestones
Thursday, May 1, 2025
10 a.m. to Noon
Riechmann Indoor Pavilion
2300 East Walnut Street Columbia, MO 65201
What is Design-Build?
Design-Build is a delivery method that includes hiring one contracting team to complete the design work and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings.
Project Contacts
Spencer Robinson
Title
Central Project Team Director
Department
Central Office
Contact Info
Eric Kopinski
Title
Improve I-70 Program Director
Department
Central Office
Contact Info
Lairyn McGregor
Title
Improve I-70 Communications Coordinator
Department
Central Office
Contact Info
Phone: 816-607-2152
Email: Lairyn.McGregor@modot.mo.gov
Phone: 816-607-2152
Email: Lairyn.McGregor@modot.mo.gov