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 Videos
Latest Project News
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NOW OPEN: 23rd St. bridge over I-70, Dec. 11
JACKSON COUNTY – The 23rd St. bridge over Interstate 70 is NOW OPEN. The bridge was closed for replacement in May 2025 as part of the Improve I-70 Kansas City project and is now open to traffic.
The Improve I-70 KC project is a five-mile stretch of...
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Improve I-70 KC: Lane & ramp closures between Jackson & Van Brunt Blvd, Dec. 9-12
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be conducting lane and ramp closures on Interstate 70 between Jackson Ave. and Van Brunt Blvd. from Tuesday, Dec. 9, until Friday, Dec. 12, for work relating to the Improve I-70 Kansas City project.
Traffic impacts include...
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REVISED: Improve I-70 KC: 27th St. to CLOSE at I-70 for bridge replacement, Dec. 2 - Fall 2026
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will close 27th St. at Interstate 70 on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at approximately 8 a.m. for bridge replacement (previously scheduled to begin on Monday, Dec. 1). The closure will also include the I-70 eastbound off-ramp to 27th St. and...
Project Files
Overview Information
Project information and displays
Quarterly Newsletter
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 27th St. bridge
- Work on Cleveland Ave. bridge
- Work on Lister Ave. bridge
- Three lanes of I-70 open each direction during FIFA World Cup
- 10-month closure of I-70 from Prospect Ave. to Van Brunt Blvd for mainline bridge and roadway work