Districts Impacted
Project Summary
Improve I-70: Odessa to Concordia will be a bid-build project that will add a third lane in each direction and replace the existing I-70 pavement along the stretch of Interstate 70 from just east of Odessa at approximately MO Route H (mile marker 43.5) to Route 23 in Concordia (approximately mile marker 59). Improve I-70: Odessa to Concordia is currently in the design process with design consultant, Burns & McDonnell.
MoDOT plans to let this project in early 2027. Construction is currently scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer 2027 and is anticipated to be completed late 2029. 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.
Project Milestone
Improve I-70: Odessa to Concordia is currently in the design process with design consultant, Burns & McDonnell.
Project Contacts
Eric Kopinski
Title
Improve I-70 Program Director
Department
Central Office
Contact Info
Lairyn McGregor
Title
Improve I-70 Communications Coordinator
Department
Central Office
Contact Info
Phone: 816-607-2152
Email:Lairyn.McGregor@modot.mo.gov
Phone: 816-607-2152
Email:Lairyn.McGregor@modot.mo.gov
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