MoDOT Central District

Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport

Two new bridges over the Missouri River are being built along Interstate 70 in Mid-Missouri.

Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City

As work to update the Environmental Impact Statement wraps up, Improve I-70 Columbia to Kingdom City has transitioned to a Design-Build project. 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 i...

U.S. Route 63 & Boone County Route AC Interchange Improvements

This project includes improvements to the northbound U.S. Route 63 entrance and exit ramps, Boone County Route AC (Grindstone Parkway), New Haven Road, and Lenoir Street. This area has been identified for enhancements due to increased congestion in the area. The work will also improve safety for all users and increase accessibility for bicyclists a...

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2025 Central District Construction Guide

With hundreds of projects across the 18 counties of MoDOT’s Central District, drivers may encounter some type of construction this year on many of the routes they use daily or during their summer travel. While the list is extensive, it does not include all locations a driver might encounter roadwork. Instead, this list focuses on projects being don...

News

  • Short segment of New Haven Road to close July 7

    07/01/2025

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Interchange improvements at U.S. Route 63 and Boone County Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) will temporarily close New Haven Road starting next week.   New Haven Road from west of Warren Drive to east of Woodstock Community...

  • Eastbound I-70 traffic shift in Columbia starting July 8

    06/30/2025

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A traffic shift on Interstate 70 in Columbia between Boone County Route B (Paris Road) and U.S. Route 63 is anticipated to begin next week. Motorists are advised to slow down, use extra caution, and follow posted signage.

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About the District
Lane Miles
11,600
Bridges
1,301
District Engineer: Machelle Watkins