Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The Kansas City District of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is improving Interstate 70 (I-70) between The Paseo Boulevard and U.S. 40/31st Street, also known as Improve I-70 KC. The project will be administered using the design-build delivery method. Construction will begin in Spring of 2025 with completion scheduled for Spring of 2028.
Planned Improvements
- Add a fourth eastbound I-70 thru lane from Prospect Ave. to the Manchester Ave. bridge
- Replace 15 bridges and rehabilitates another seven bridges
- Improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity throughout the project area
- Reconstruct I-70 from Chestnut Ave. to 18th St. (Benton curve)
- Reconstruct eastbound I-70 from 27th St. to Cypress Ave. (Jackson curve)
- Make improvements to the westbound I-70 near the Jackson Ave. bridge
Project Goals
- Deliver the project within the programmed budget of $237 million by December 31, 2028.
- Implement innovative transportation solutions to improve safety and reliability along the corridor.
- Provide durable and maintainable infrastructure that revives the corridor and aligns with regional development.
- Improve accessibility for the local community and create opportunities to grow a diverse workforce.
- Minimize overall traffic impact during construction in partnership with stakeholders.
Latest Project News
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Reminder: Improve I-70 KC: 23rd St. to CLOSE over I-70 for bridge replacement, May 1 - Nov. 2025
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will CLOSE 23rd St. over Interstate 70 on Thu., May 1, at approximately 9 a.m., for bridge replacement. A signed detour will direct traffic north to 18th St. using Indiana Ave. and Cleveland Ave. Construction is scheduled to...
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Improve I-70 KC: Closure scheduled for 23rd St. over I-70 for bridge replacement, May 1 - Nov. 2025
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be performing various closures for the demolition and replacement of the 23rd St. bridge over Interstate 70. Closures are scheduled to begin on Thu., May 1 with the project scheduled to be completed in Nov. 2025. All work...
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REVISED: Improve I-70 KC: Lane/ramp closure scheduled near Truman & 18th, April 18 & 22
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be performing lane closures of Interstate 70 between 18th St. and Truman Rd. on Fri., April 18 and Tue., April 22, for geotechnical work. All work is weather permitting.
Fri., April 18, from approximately 7 a.m. until 3...
Project Milestones
Clarkson-Radmacher Joint Venture selected for Improve I-70 KC Design-Build project.
- Work on 23rd St. pedestrian bridge
- Work on 25th St. pedestrian bridge
- Work on 27th St. bridge
- Work on Cleveland Ave. bridge
- Work on Lister Ave. bridge
- Three lanes of I-70 open each direction during FIFA World Cup
- 10-month closure of I-70 from Prospect Ave. to Van Brunt Blvd for mainline bridge and roadway work