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 Videos
Latest Project News
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Improve I-70 KC: Lister Ave. to close over I-70 for bridge replacement, Nov. 3, 2025 - Sept. 2026
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be closing Lister Ave. at Interstate 70 on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 until Sept. 2026 for bridge replacement. During the closure, a signed detour will be in place. There will also be lane closures on I-70 relating to the...
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I-70 to CLOSE between 23rd St. & US-40/31st St. for bridge demolitions, Nov. 7-10
JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will close Interstate 70 in Kansas City between 23rd St. and the U.S. Highway 40 and 31st St. intersection from Friday, Nov. 7 at approximately 8 p.m., until Monday, Nov. 10 at approximately...
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Improve I-70 KC: Various lane/ramp closures on I-70 from Prospect Ave. to Jackson Ave., Oct. 20-23
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be conducting various lane/ramp closures on Interstate 70 from Monday, Oct. 20 until Thursday, Oct. 23 for work relating to the Improve I-70 KC project.
Monday, Oct. 20 and Tuesday, Oct. 21: Right lane closed on I-70...
Project Milestones
Clarkson-Radmacher Joint Venture selected for Improve I-70 KC Design-Build project.
- Work on 23rd St. 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