JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The new St. Charles Road overpass in Columbia is taking shape as construction hits a major milestone this week with the installation of girders.  

For the safety of drivers under the bridge, Interstate 70 traffic will narrow and be rerouted in two-hour windows during the overnight hours so crews can safely place these large beams, which will support the driving surface of the new bridge. Access to St. Charles Road will also be restricted. Anticipated timing and traffic impacts: 

9 – 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 20: Eastbound I-70 narrowed to one lane and routed up and over the ramps at Exit 131 (St. Charles Road/Lake of the Woods Roads). 

No access to or from St. Charles Road and eastbound I-70. 

Westbound I-70 and the westbound ramps at St. Charles Road are expected to remain open. 

9 – 11 p.m. Thursday, May 21: Westbound I-70 narrowed to one lane and routed up and over the ramps at Exit 131 (St. Charles Road/Lake of the Woods Roads). 

No access to or from St. Charles Road and westbound I-70. 

Eastbound I-70 and the eastbound ramps at St. Charles Road are expected to remain open. 

All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.   

MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.  

This work is part of the first project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program, Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City, which will add a third lane of travel in each direction to the 20-mile stretch of I-70 between Columbia) and Kingdom City. This $405 million fixed-cost contract includes new pavement on all three lanes of I-70 and will also make interchange improvements to the I-70 interchanges at U.S. Route 63 and U.S. Route 54.   

Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-updates, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70. 

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Route 163 (Providence Road) over Interstate 70 in Columbia is set to close in late May for five months as a new, improved bridge is built. The first step in the bridge replacement project is demolishing the existing structure, during which I-70 will be narrowed for 36 hours.

From 9 p.m. on May 29, 2026, to 9 a.m. on May 31, 2026, construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to demolish and remove the Providence Road overpass bridge and the pedestrian bridge, both over I-70. Traffic on both I-70 and Providence Road will be impacted as follows:

I-70: Both directions of I-70 will narrow to one lane and there will be no access to or from Providence Road.

For a portion of the demolition, drivers will be directed up and over the ramps at Exit 126 (Providence Road) and back onto I-70.

Missouri Route 763 (Range Line Street): The ramp from Range Line Street onto westbound I-70 will be closed. Motorists will need to use an alternate route.

Providence Road: Traffic on Providence Road will not have direct access to or from I-70. Motorists will need to use an alternate route.

Cyclists, pedestrians, etc. will not be able to cross I-70, as the pedestrian bridge will be closed. A signed detour will be in place.

Motorists are advised to plan extra travel time as backups are anticipated.

Once the demolition and cleanup are complete on Sunday morning, May 31, I-70 will return to normal traffic patterns. As the new bridge is built over a five-month period, there will be several traffic impacts to Providence Road:

The ramp from westbound I-70 to Providence Road will remain closed for the duration of bridge construction.

All other ramps will remain open at this time.

There will be no access to cross over the interstate for all road users, including vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, etc.

Signed detours will direct motorists and pedestrians around the closure.

Construction of the new overpass bridge is expected to continue through the end of October.

The new overpass bridge will be longer to accommodate the new I-70 lanes underneath and will be raised to allow taller vehicles to pass under it. The overpass will feature pedestrian crossings on both sides and, thanks to local partnerships, added beautification elements will include decorative lighting, enhanced railings and fencing, stone-pattern retaining walls, and bridge facade elements.

All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.

MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.

This work is part of one project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program, Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia, which will add a third lane of travel in each direction to the 14-mile stretch of I-70 between the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport and approximately U.S. Route 63 in Columbia. This $441 million fixed-cost contract includes new pavement on all three lanes of I-70 and will also make interchange improvements at Route J/O, Midway (Route 40), Stadium Blvd., Business Loop 70, Providence Rd., Rangeline St., and U.S. Route 63.

Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-updates, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Due to weather, two ramps along westbound Interstate 70 in Columbia are now scheduled close for six hours Tuesday night. There will be limited access to Missouri Route 763 (Rangeline Street) and Missouri Route 163 (Providence Road) while construction crews place temporary barriers.

From 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, to 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, the ramp from Rangeline Street to westbound I-70 (Exit 127) and the ramp from westbound I-70 to Providence Road (Exit 126) will be closed. Drivers will need to use an alternate route during the closures.

Motorists are advised to slow down, use extra caution, and follow posted signs and traffic control devices.

All work is weather-permitting and schedules are subject to change.

MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.  

This work is part of one project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program, Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia, which will add a third lane of travel in each direction to the 14-mile stretch of I-70 between the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport and approximately U.S. Route 63 in Columbia. This $441 million fixed-cost contract includes new pavement on all three lanes of I-70 and will also make interchange improvements at Route J/O, Midway (Route 40), Stadium Blvd., Business Loop 70, Providence Rd., Rangeline St., and U.S. Route 63.

Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and governor provides, $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.

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Missouri River Runner will seat 25% more passengers per route

Kansas City will serve as a Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and Missouri officials are preparing for increased traffic from travelers around the world this June and July. Amtrak's Missouri River Runner service, sponsored by MoDOT, is helping accommodate World Cup attendees by increasing passenger capacity on the trains by 25%. This expansion is courtesy of additional train cars transferred from Illinois and Michigan. Both daily roundtrips between St. Louis and Kansas City will expand service beginning June 15 before the first match in Kansas City and be available until July 12 for the remainder of the World Cup matches the city is hosting. The Missouri River Runner route spans 283-miles with stops in Kirkwood, Washington, Hermann, Jefferson City, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Lee’s Summit and Independence. The trains feature many convenient amenities such as a cafe car, onboard wireless internet and storage for standard-sized bicycles. Interested riders can learn more and plan their trip at moriverrunner.com. Amtrak riders can also take the Southwest Chief to Kansas City, which runs between Chicago and Los Angeles and includes a stop in La Plata, Mo. More information about Amtrak service nationwide is available on their website. MoDOT crews are also doing their part to assist motorists traveling across the state during another record construction season. The Kansas City District has scheduled most road work to take place off of the roadway during the tournament to minimize travel impacts. There could still be up to 1,000 active work zones on any given day this summer across the state, so drivers are encouraged to plan their route accordingly using the Traveler Information Map. Learn more about MoDOT's efforts to support the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City on MoDOT's website.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – An upcoming traffic shift on Interstate 70 between mile markers 144 and 149 will restrict westbound access to Callaway County Route M/Hatton for several months. Beginning overnight May 12, weather-permitting, motorists will need to use an alternate route.   Construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation have completed building two new lanes of I-70 in the existing median between Route M and U.S. Route 54 in Kingdom City. Crews now plan to start reconstructing the existing westbound lanes. Overnight May 12, westbound traffic to be shifted onto the newly constructed lanes, separated from eastbound traffic with a temporary concrete barrier wall.   During the traffic shift, westbound I-70 will be narrowed to 10-foot lanes and speeds reduced to 55 mph. Those traveling westbound will be unable to change lanes between mile markers 144-146 and mile markers 148-149. Additionally, the ramp from westbound I-70 to Exit 144 from will be closed for several months. As an alternate route, motorists can take Exit 148 (Kingdom City) and use the north Outer Road 70 to Route M.  All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.   MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.    This work is part of the first project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program, Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City, which will add a third lane of travel in each direction to the 20-mile stretch of I-70 between Columbia) and Kingdom City. This $405 million fixed-cost contract includes new pavement on all three lanes of I-70 and will also make interchange improvements to the I-70 interchanges at U.S. Route 63 and U.S. Route 54.   Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and governor provides, $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.  For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.  ###
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The groundbreaking of the next project within MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program kicked off with an official ceremony today, May 7, in Columbia. Congressman Mark Alford (U.S. Representative, District 4) and Missouri. Gov. Mike Kehoe joined numerous federal, state, and local elected officials and leaders, along with members of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and its Design-Build contractor team to break ground on Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia. 

"MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program is transforming Missouri’s oldest interstate corridor,” explains MHTC Vice Chairman Dustin Boatwright. “As a commissioner, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the tremendous amount of work that goes into delivering projects of this scale. Through the Design-Build process, we are achieving exceptional value in each project that moves forward. Today’s groundbreaking ceremony - our fifth in this historic program - commemorates our commitment to improving this critical interstate corridor and the regions and travelers it serves.” 

Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia is a $441 million Design-Build project that will add a third lane of travel in each direction and make other improvements along 14-miles of I-70 between approximately the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport and U.S. Route 63 in Columbia. This project was awarded in December 2025 to The ESS Team, led by contractor Emery Sapp & Sons and their designer Parsons. It is the fourth construction project awarded within MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. Construction begins in Spring 2026 and is scheduled for completion in late 2029. The project includes: 

A third lane in each direction to I-70 between the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport and approximately U.S. Route 63 in Columbia, with all new 11” full-depth concrete pavement. 

Improvements to the I-70 interchanges/intersections at Route J/O, Midway (Route 40), Stadium Boulevard, Business Loop 70, Providence Road, Rangeline Street, and U.S. Route 63. 

14 new bridge structures. 

New north and south outer road connections across Perche Creek. 

The team has also committed to keeping two lanes of travel open in each direction during peak travel times. 

 

“This project represents a significant investment in Missouri’s future,” explained Emery Sapp & Sons Executive Vice President Josh Doerhoff. “We’re proud to lead this effort as a Missouri-based, employee-owned company committed to delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure.” 

By summer 2026, three Improve I-70 Program projects will be underway in central Missouri, between Boonville and Kingdom City. While two lanes of travel will be open along I-70 during peak travel times, motorists can anticipate reduced speed limits and narrowed lanes across the state. Motorists are urged to drive the posted speed limit, eliminate distractions, and allow for extra time.  

 

Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and signed into law by the governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.   

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Lane expected to open Tuesday morning, May 5
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close one lane of eastbound Interstate 70 in Columbia. Beginning at 3 p.m. May 4, the driving (right) lane at St. Charles Road, near mile marker 131, will close for emergency pavement repairs and is set to reopen Tuesday morning, May 5, when the repair is complete.   Drivers traveling in Columbia on eastbound I-70 should consider alternate routes. Motorists are encouraged to give themselves extra time to travel through this area as backups are expected.  Drivers are reminded to slow down and pay attention in work zones. Buckle Up. Phone Down.  For additional information about current and upcoming detours and project status, please visit the Improve I-70 project website at: [Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Significant progress in reconstructing Interstate 70 in Columbia means westbound drivers will be using a new traffic pattern between Boone County Route B (Paris Road) and U.S. Route 63 beginning tonight. This traffic shift for westbound travelers will allow construction crews to continue building the direct connect ramp from northbound U.S. Route 63 to westbound I-70 and laying new pavement in the area.

The night of May 4, westbound I-70 traffic will shift onto the newly constructed lanes between Paris Road and U.S. Route 63. All ramps in the area will remain open, with those entering westbound I-70 from U.S. Route 63 having an extended merge lane. Motorists are advised to slow down, use extra caution, and follow posted signage.

All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.

MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.

This work is part of the first project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program, Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City, which will add a third lane of travel in each direction to the 20-mile stretch of I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City. This $405 million fixed-cost contract includes new pavement on all three lanes of I-70 and will also make interchange improvements to the I-70 interchanges at U.S. Route 63 and U.S. Route 54.

Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-updates, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.

For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.

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April 29, 2026

Intermittent nighttime lane closures on I-70 in Boone County begin this week

Core drilling, shoulder strengthening between Route BB and Midway

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One lane of Interstate 70 in Boone County is set to close intermittently during nighttime hours for the next two months as part of Improve I-70.

Core drilling and shoulder strengthening will take place between Boone County Route BB (Exit 115) and U.S. Route 40/Midway (Exit 121) from April 29 through the end of June. Construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation will close one lane of I-70 between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., as needed.

MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.  

This work is part of Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia, one of three Improve I-70 projects underway in mid-Missouri, spanning Cooper, Boone, and Callaway counties.

Missouri’s FY2024 budget approved through the state legislative process and governor provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program, visit www.modot.org/improvei70. 

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Rolling roadblocks on I-70 near Missouri River this week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the safety of the traveling public, multiple rolling roadblocks are planned this week on Interstate 70 near the Missouri River. Blasting operations are scheduled for 2 p.m. April 28 and 2 p.m. May 1 as part of Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia.

Contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation will use explosives to blast portions of the rock alongside the interstate between Boone County Route BB and the Missouri River. Due to the debris field these blasts will create, short-term closure of the ramp from Route BB onto westbound I-70 and rolling interstate roadblocks will be required. These short-term operations are anticipated to last for 15 minutes each.

For everyone’s safety, during these blasting operations, there will be no viewing area for the public or media.

All work is weather-permitting and subject to change. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention in work zones. Buckle Up. Phone Down. 

This work is part of Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia, one project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. Construction on this section of I-70 is scheduled to begin in 2026. 

Missouri’s FY2024 budget approved through the state legislative process and governor provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program, visit www.modot.org/improvei70. 

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