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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REMINDER: Improve I-70 KC: Benton Blvd. to CLOSE for I-70 work, June 6-Summer 2027
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be performing a long-term closure of Benton Blvd. beneath Interstate 70 between Truman Rd. and 13th St. beginning at approximately 6:30am on Fri., June 6, for work related to the Improve I-70 Kansas City project...
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Improve I-70 KC Traffic Alert: Benton Blvd. to CLOSE for I-70 work, June 6-Summer 2027
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be performing a long-term closure of Benton Blvd. beneath Interstate 70 between Truman Rd. and 13th St. beginning at approximately 6:30am on Fri., June 6, for work related to the Improve I-70 Kansas City project...
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Improve I-70 KC: Jackson Ave. to close under I-70 for bridge construction, May 27 - August 2025
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will close Jackson Ave. between the Interstate 70 eastbound on-ramp and the I-70 westbound on-ramp on Tue., May 27, at approximately 6:30 a.m., until August 2025. The closure will allow crews to continue construction of the...
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