Districts Impacted
Project Progress
MoDOT's Planning and Design team has developed a plan to remove and replace the existing concrete overlay on I-35, construct inside and outside shoulders, and update guardrail. This project also includes resurfacing Route 69 and widening the lanes between the intersection of I-35 and Route 116.
During the first year of construction, 2025, Route 69 will first be widened and resurfaced, then I-35's northbound lanes will be overlayed. During the winter, both lanes of I-35 will be open and normal traffic patterns will resume.
The southbound lanes of I-35 will be overlayed the following construction season. The project is anticipated to be completed by September 1, 2026.
MoDOT will offer three opportunities to receive community feedback regarding the resurfacing project.
- An in-person public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. at the Cameron School District's district office located at 423 N. Chestnut, Cameron, MO 64429. This will be an open house style meeting and community members are welcome to drop by anytime between 4-6 p.m. to speak with project experts and provide feedback. No formal presentation will be made.
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View the information on this webpage and utilize the form at the bottom of the page to submit your comments and/or sign up for project-specific updates. Comments must be submitted by Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Mail your comments to:
I-35, Route 69 resurfacing public meeting
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506All comments must be postmarked by Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translations services, please contact NW District Communications at 816-901-4529 by Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
Contractors may submit competitive bids during MoDOT's scheduled lettings. This project is scheduled to be a part of the October 2024 letting. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission will consider all submitted bids at its scheduled monthly meeting in November 2024. If the lowest submitted bid meets all necessary criteria, the MHTC may award contracts at that time.
After the contract is awarded, MoDOT will work with the contractor to determine the construction schedule.
Project News
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Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, March 24-30
St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of March 24-30.
There also may be moving operations...
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Linn County Route U closed tomorrow for culvert replacement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close Linn County Route U, just north of U.S. Route 36 near Bucklin, tomorrow, March 20, for a culvert replacement.
Traffic impacts: Route U will be closed from Lilac Road to...
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Chariton County Route 11 bridge now open
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –The Chariton County Missouri Route 11 bridge over Salt Creek, located south of Mendon, is now open following a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle project. The Capital – Horner & Shifrin team, working with...
Frequently Asked Questions
Will MoDOT close the road during construction?
Yes, in 2025, the northbound lanes of I-35 will be closed, and traffic will be moved head-to-head in the southbound lanes, one lane in each direction. Route 69 will also be resurfaced in 2025 in preparation for it to be a detour route the following year while the southbound lanes of I-35 are overlayed. In 2026, the I-35 southbound lanes will be closed, and Route 69 will be used as a detour for southbound traffic.
What is the planned detour?
A signed detour will be in place during the construction of the southbound lanes. Motorists will be detoured onto Route 69 at its intersection with I-35 to Route 116 during that time.
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
Questions about the project may left by calling 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636).
How can I stay updated about the project?
Use the form below to sign up for project-specific updates delivered directly to your email inbox.
Need More Information?
We're here to help! If you're looking for additional information, you can contact us at:
- nwcr@modot.mo.gov
- 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888 275-6636) - reference Northwest District I-35 rehabilitation
- Sign up for eUpdates: Customer Service Signon (mo.gov)