Counties Impacted
Jackson
Route Impacted
70
Work Type
Safety and Operational Improvements
In Progress

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.

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Project Milestones

Complete
Environmental Impact Study Re-Evaluation
January 2022 - July 2023
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Public Meeting #1
March 2025
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Public Meeting #2
September 2022
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Commission Selection of Design-Build Team
August 2024

Clarkson-Radmacher Joint Venture selected for Improve I-70 KC Design-Build project.

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Public Meeting #3
March 2025
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In Progress
Construction Phase 1
2025
  • Work on 23rd St. pedestrian bridge
  • Work on 25th St. pedestrian bridge
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Construction Phase 2
2026
  • 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
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Construction Phase 3
2027
  • 10-month closure of I-70 from Prospect Ave. to Van Brunt Blvd for mainline bridge and roadway work
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Not Started
Construction Completion
2028
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