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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Improve I-70: intermittent I-70 ramp closures in Blue Springs & Grain Valley, April 17 - May 30
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will conduct intermittent nightly ramp closures along Interstate 70 in Blue Springs and Grain Valley from Friday, April 17 until May 30, 2026. The closures will not be in place most nights. The intermittent ramp closures will...
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Improve I-70 KC: Nightly lane closures on I-70 near downtown KC, April 6-10
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be conducting various nightly lane closures along the Interstate 70 corridor near downtown Kansas City from Monday, April 6 until Friday, April 10. The lane closures will be for earthwork operations related to the Improve...
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Improve I-70 KC: Overnight lane/ramp closures on I-70 near Jackson Curve, March 30 - April 3
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will conduct various overnight lane and ramp closures on Interstate 70 near the Jackson Curve from Monday, March 30 until Friday, April 3, for earthwork operations relating to the Improve I-70 Kansas City project.
Monday, March...
Project Files
Overview Information
Project information and displays
Quarterly Newsletter
Improve I-70 KC Newsletter - Winter 2026
Improve I-70 KC Newsletter - Fall 2025
Improve I-70 KC Newsletter - Summer 2025
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 Cleveland Ave. bridge
- Work on 27th St. bridge
- Work on Lister Ave. bridge
- Work on Oakley Ave. Pedestrian Bridge
- Three lanes of I-70 open each direction during FIFA World Cup
- 11-month closure of I-70 from Prospect Ave. to Van Brunt Blvd for mainline bridge and roadway work