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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Improve I-70 KC: I-70 to CLOSE between 23rd St. & US-40/31st St. for bridge demolitions, Feb. 20-23
JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will close Interstate 70 in Kansas City between 23rd St. and the U.S. Highway 40 and 31st St. intersection from Friday, Feb. 20 at approximately 8 p.m., until Monday, Feb. 23 at approximately...
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Improve I-70 KC: Indiana Ave to close beneath I-70 for bridge construction, Feb. 9 - Dec. 2027
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be closing Indiana Ave. between Truman Rd. and 18th St. on Monday, Feb. 9, at approximately 7 a.m., for construction of the future Interstate 70 bridge over the KCT Railroad, Indiana Ave. and 18th St. A signed detour will...
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Improve I-70 KC: Cleveland Ave. to CLOSE over I-70 for bridge replacement, Feb. 9 - Dec. 2026
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be closing Cleveland Ave. over Intestate 70 on Monday, Feb. 9, at approximately 7 a.m., for bridge removal and replacement operations. The closure will be in place between 25th St. and 26th St. A signed detour will be in...
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 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
- 10-month closure of I-70 from Prospect Ave. to Van Brunt Blvd for mainline bridge and roadway work