Missouri I-70 lane expansion projects have begun, but Kansas City area will still be a while
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Statewide construction in Missouri for I-70 improvements began on July 8.
Governor Mike Parson previously broke ground on June 13 in Columbia for the almost-$3 billion project. The biggest part of the project includes an additional lane for the majority of the highway to improve congestion.
The six parts of the project will begin construction at various times and is anticipated to be fully complete by 2030. However, drivers in Kansas City may see construction as early as August 2025.
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The information is from the MoDOT website as of April 2024.
| Project | Cost | Expected Project Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Columbia to Kingdom City | $420 million | July 8 - completion late 2027 |
| 2: Warrenton to Wentzville | $550-600 million | Project award late 2024 - construction begins Spring 2025 - complete Fall 2028 |
| 3: Blue Springs to Odessa | $275-325 million | Project award Spring 2025 - complete Fall 2028 |
| 4: Kingdom City to Warrenton | $520-575 million | Project award Fall 2026 - complete Fall 2030 |
| 5: Odessa to Marshall | $600-650 million | Project award Spring 2027 - complete Spring 2030 |
| 6: Marshall to Columbia | $550-650 million | Project award Fall 2027 - complete Fall 2030 |
Average daily traffic for the various parts of the highway is anywhere from 31,000 to nearly 82,000. The project also includes improvements to existing pavements and increasing the efficiency of freight movements. Over 1.1 million jobs depend on the 250 miles of highway.
Other projects in the Kansas City area include the Buck O’Neil Bridge ($257 million), Blue Ridge Boulevard ($11 million) and Paseo to I-435 ($249 million).
More information can be found on the MoDOT website.
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