Districts Impacted
I-70/Route 54 Kingdom City Interchange Study & Re-Evaluation of Environmental Assessment
UPDATE: This study has been completed and the project has been absorbed by the Statewide Improve I-70 Program. This interchange will be a part of Improve I-70: Project #1 (Columbia to Kingdom City) and will be delivered via a design-build contract. More information about the design and status of the interchange will be available once a winning team has been selected in Spring 2024.
The US-54/I-70 interchange serves popular destinations in mid-Missouri, including Jefferson City and Lake of the Ozarks, and features numerous services for car and truck traffic. Over the years, development has strained the interchange’s capacity and reduced the effectiveness of access points along US-54. Other factors impacting capacity include the nearby North Callaway School Campus and the potential addition of a distribution center to the northwest.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is working with a consultant team to prepare a traffic and safety study (NOW COMPLETED) that will explore improvements to the interchange of Interstate 70/U.S. Route 54 in Callaway County. The goal of the study is to identify a preferred alternative design for the interchange that improves safety and mobility through the corridor, provides access to nearby businesses and promotes economic growth in Kingdom City, Missouri.
FAQ
When will the study take place? The study kicked off in August 2021 and is now complete. Public comments on the preferred alternative were accepted through March 15, 2022.
How much will the project cost? Estimated construction cost is $6,695,000. (Subject to change.)
Project Milestones
As part of their Improve I-70 Study Final Second Tier Environmental Assessment (May 2005), MoDOT selected a preferred alternative that entailed modifying the ramps and relocating the US-54 median crossings further from I-70. Other alternatives included offset alignments and a variety of interchange types. Primary concerns were impacts to local businesses and restrictions related to the Kansas City Southern Rail line paralleling US-54 just west of the interchange.
The public was invited to comment on the re-evaluation of the environmental assessment completed in 2005.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on proposed changes to the interchange in Kingdom City.
https://www.modot.org/statewide-transportation-improvement-program-stip
UPDATE: This study has been completed and the project has been absorbed by the Statewide Improve I-70 Program. This interchange will be a part of Improve I-70: Project #1 (Columbia to Kingdom City) and will be delivered via a design-build contract. More information about the design and status of the interchange will be available once a winning team has been selected in Spring 2024.
Kingdom City Interchange Study Presentation
This presentation provides more details regarding the proposed alternative for the I-70/Route 54 interchange in Kingdom City. Please review this information and provide comments, questions, or feedback via the form below or by calling 1-888-ASK MODOT.