Districts Impacted
Improve I-70 KC
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.
The re-evaluation of the Second Tier Environmental Impact Statement and the conceptual Access Justification Report have been approved by FHWA. MoDOT has also approved right-of-way plans for the corridor to begin early acquisition of key parcels.
While this project is funded separately from the Statewide Improve I-70 Program, which will add a third lane in each direction of I-70 between Blue Springs and Wentzville, Improve I-70 KC is one of several projects that will modernize the I-70 corridor across the state. Since its original construction more than 50 years ago, I-70 has been a vital lifeline for moving people, goods and information across Missouri and beyond.
Improve I-70 KC Goals
- Deliver the project within the programmed budget of $223 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.
Additional Resources
Check out the most up-to-date fact sheet for more information about Improve I-70 KC.
Stay in the Know - Current Press Releases
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MoDOT announces pre-qualified teams for Improve I-70 Kansas City project
LEES SUMMIT, MO - The Missouri Department of Transportation received Statements of Qualifications from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the Improve I-70 Kansas City Design-Build Project. This project will improve...
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Notice of Industry Meeting: Improve I-70 Kansas City
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will hold an industry meeting for the Improve I-70 Kansas City Design-Build corridor project located from The Paseo Boulevard to US 40/31st Street in Kansas City, MO. The meeting is scheduled for 10...
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REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is soliciting Letters of Interest (LOI) from companies interested in providing Design-Build services for the Improve I-70 KC corridor project from The Paseo Blvd to US 40 in Kansas City, Missouri. One...
Project Milestones
March 2022
September 2022
June 2023
April 10, 2024
The pre-qualified teams are as follows:
- Clarkson-Radmacher Joint Venture: Clarkson Construction Company and Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company with HNTB Corporation
- Lunda Team: Lunda Construction Company with Parsons
April 15, 2024
August 7, 2024
Fall/Winter 2024
What is Design-Build?
Design-build is a delivery method that includes hiring one contracting team to complete the design work and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings.