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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REMINDER: I-70 WB to close near downtown KC, April 24-27
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will close interstate 70 between U.S. Highway 40/31st St. and 23rd St. from approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, April 24 until Monday, April 27 at approximately 6 a.m. for the installation of girders at bridges along the corridor...
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Improve I-70 KC: I-70 WB to close near downtown KC, April 24-27
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will close interstate 70 westbound between U.S. Highway 40/31st St. and 23rd St. from approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, April 24 until Monday, April 27 at approximately 6 a.m. for the installation of girders at bridges along the...
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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...
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