Construction Updates

Page Summary

Project locations are organized by phase. Within each phase, projects are ordered from west to east.

Panel Color Key:

  • Blue -- Not Started
  • Red -- Under Construction  
  • Green -- Construction Complete

PHASE 1 (2025)

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Rendering of future Benton Curve on I-70 in KC

I-70 at Benton Blvd ("Benton Curve")

Description: Reconstruction of I-70 at Benton Blvd ("Benton Curve") to bring it up to current design standards.

Status: Under Construction

Traffic Impacts: 

  • Benton Ave. CLOSED between Truman Rd. and 13th St. until Summer 2027. The I-70 WB on-ramp will remain open for Benton Ave. southbound travelers. Detour: use 13th St. Indiana Ave. and Truman Rd.
  • Intermittent lane closures on I-70

Estimated Completion: Fall 2027

Latest News: Improve I-70 KC Traffic Alert: Benton Blvd. to CLOSE for I-70 work, June 6-Summer 2027 | Missouri Department of Transportation

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Rendering of completed 23rd St. bridge over I-70

23rd St. over I-70

Description: Bridge replacement and upgraded pedestrian facilities on 23rd St. over I-70

Status: Under construction; began May 1, 2025

Traffic Impacts: 

  • Full closure of 23rd St. over I-70. Detour: use Cleveland Ave. 18th St., and Indiana Ave.
  • Intermittent lane/ramp closures on I-70

Estimated Completion: November 2025

Latest News: Improve I-70 KC: Various lane closures on I-70 near 23rd St. for bridge reconstruction, May 6-9 | Missouri Department of Transportation

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Rendering of future new pedestrian bridge over I-70

25th St. Pedestrian Bridge

Description: New pedestrian bridge over I-70 at 25th St.

Status: Under Construction, began May 2025

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on I-70

Estimated Completion: Fall 2025

Latest News: Improve I-70 KC: Lane closures scheduled on I-70 between 18th St. & 27th St., May 12-16 | Missouri Department of Transportation

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Rendering of reconstructed I-70 at the Jackson Curve

I-70 at Jackson Ave. ("Jackson Curve")

Description: Reconstruction of I-70 at Jackson Ave. ("Jackson Curve") to bring it up to current design standards

Status: Under Construction

Traffic Impacts: 

  • Jackson Ave. CLOSED between I-70 on- and off-ramps. Detour: use 27th St., Cleveland Ave., and 31st. St.
  • Ramp from I-70 EB to 31st St. (Exit 5B) permanently closed

Estimated Completion: Fall 2027

Latest News: Improve I-70 KC: Jackson Ave. to close under I-70 for bridge construction, May 27 - August 2025 | Missouri Department of Transportation

PHASE 2 (2026)

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Rendering of new bridge traversing Interstate 70

Cleveland Ave. over I-70

Description: Bridge replacement and upgraded pedestrian facilities on Cleveland Ave. over I-70

Status: Not Started

Traffic Impacts: 

  • Full closure of Cleveland Ave. over I-70
  • Intermittent lane/ramp closures on I-70

Estimated Completion: 2026

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Rendering of new bridge over I-70

27th St. over I-70

Description: Bridge replacement and upgraded pedestrian facilities on 27th St. over I-70

Status: Not Started

Traffic Impacts: 

  • Full closure of 27th St. over I-70
  • Intermittent lane/ramp closures on I-70

Estimated Completion: 2026

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Rendering of new bridge traversing I-70

Lister Ave. over I-70

Description: Bridge replacement and upgraded pedestrian facilities on Lister Ave. over I-70

Status: Not Started

Traffic Impacts: 

  • Full closure of Lister Ave. over I-70
  • Intermittent lane/ramp closures on I-70

Estimated Completion: 2026

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Rendering of future pedestrian bridge traversing Interstate 70

Oakley Ave. Pedestrian Bridge

Description: Pedestrian bridge replacement near Oakley Ave. over I-70

Status: Not Started

Traffic Impacts: 

  • Full closure of pedestrian bridge. Pedestrian detour: provided at Van Brunt Ave.
  • Intermittent lane closures on I-70

Estimated Completion: 2026