JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) is hosting a public meeting for I-70 Environmental Assessment: I-435 to I-470 as an opportunity for community engagement during the study. The project study area includes Interstate 70 (I-70) in the Kansas City metropolitan area in Jackson County between Manchester Trafficway/Interstate 435 and Interstate 470. The meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Truman High School, 3301 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055.
In conjunction with MoDOT and in coordination with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the project team will be sharing the draft recommended alternative for the project and seeking public input. The intent of the project to is to address challenges along the I-70 corridor by:
- Improving safety
- Restoring and maintaining existing infrastructure
- Improving accessibility and goods movement
- Reducing congestion
Following the public meeting, a self-guided virtual presentation and an online survey will be available on the project webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/interstate-70-environmental-assessment-jackson. The online survey will close on November 30, 2025.
MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you require translation services or need special assistance for the meeting, please contact the team at least 48-hours in advance of the meeting, at i70_ea_i435_i470@modot.mo.gov.
Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar igualdad de acceso a este evento para todos los participantes. Si necesita servicios de traducción o necesita asistencia especial para la reunión, por favor comuníquese con el equipo al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión: i70_ea_i435_i470@modot.mo.gov.
For more information, please contact the project team at i70_ea_i435_i470@modot.mo.gov.
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