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: Off-roadway work

Estimated Completion: Fall 2027

Latest News: REVISED: Various closures planned for removal of unused bridge over Truman Rd., April 11-14 | 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; 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: Not started

Estimated Completion: Fall 2025

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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: Off-roadway work, ramp from I-70 EB to 31st St. (Exit 5B) permanently closed

Estimated Completion: Fall 2027

Latest News: REMINDER: Improve I-70 KC: Permanent closure of I-70 EB ramp to 31st St. begins March 20 | Missouri Department of Transportation