Districts Impacted
Improve I-70 Columbia to Kingdom City
MoDOT, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration, is finishing the re-evaluation process to update the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of Interstate 70 (I-70) between U.S. 63 and U.S. 54.
As work to update the Environmental Impact Statement wraps up, Improve I-70 Columbia to Kingdom City has transitioned to a Design-Build project. Millstone Weber has been selected at the best-value proposer and Design-Build contractor of Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City. This $405 million fixed-cost contract includes $123 million previously programed for the interchanges at U.S. 63 and U.S. 54.
This project will improve the 20-mile stretch of I-70 between U.S. 63 and U.S. 54 and is one of several projects which will widen the I-70 corridor across the state. Construction could start as early as Summer 2024 with an anticipated completion date in late 2027.
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.
Best Value-Proposer Selection
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has selected Millstone Weber as the apparent best-value proposer and design-build contractor of the first project in MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Program. Negotiations to finalize the contract are currently in progress. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2024 with an anticipated completion in late 2027.
MoDOT plans to host additional public information meetings in central Missouri in spring 2024 ahead of construction where project plans and traffic control details for project #1 will be shared.
To learn more about the Design-Build delivery process, click here.
Project Goals
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Deliver the project by the end of 2027 within the program budget.
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Provide a third lane of travel for eastbound and westbound Interstate 70 from Columbia to Kingdom City.
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Improve I-70/U.S. 63 and I-70/U.S. 54 Interchanges providing for better traffic flow and movement of freight.
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Improve the interstate while modernizing the existing pavement and bridges
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Minimize construction impacts through communication and construction staging while maintaining safety and mobility.
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Provide expanded employment opportunities to a diverse workforce.
Stay Informed: Recent News
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Public hearings scheduled for first Improve I-70 construction project in mid-Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY – The public is invited to public hearings regarding the Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City project from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, in Columbia and on Thursday, May 2, in Kingdom City. This is the first construction...
Public Hearings
Public hearings for Project #1 (Columbia to Kingdom City) will be held in Columbia and Kingdom City where project plans, traffic control, and schedule will be shared. These will be open house style meetings. No formal presentations will be made. The public may come anytime during the advertised hours. Written and recorded oral statements can be submitted at the hearing. People can also review materials and make comments at starting May 1 on this webpage. All comments must be received by May 23, 2024.
- Wednesday, May 1, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Boone Electric Cooperative located at 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia, MO 65201.
- Thursday, May 2, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kingdom City’s City Hall located at 5584 Dunn Dr, Kingdom City, MO 65262.
- Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City Informational Handout
Note: Due to file size, some documents may not open correctly on mobile devices. Please open the documents via a desktop computer if files are not opening correctly. You can also e-mail improvei70@modot.mo.gov for assistance.
I-70 and U.S. Route 54 Plans & Displays
Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City Milestones
For industry access to information such as the sign in sheet and presentation from the industry meeting, please email improvei70@modot.mo.org and request access to Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City's industry Sharepoint site.
MoDOT invited the public to attend informational meetings to learn about the proposed plan and next steps for I-70. These were open house style meetings, and no formal presentations will be made. The public could attend the meetings anytime during the advertised hours, and the information will be the same at each location. MoDOT is currently in the planning stage of the Improve I-70 Program. MoDOT engineers shared preliminary information about the goals for improving I-70, possible construction schedules for the 200 miles, and next steps. Learn more here.
The pre-qualified teams are as follows:
- I-70 Constructors: Emery Sapp & Sons and Capital Paving and Construction – Joint Venture
- Parsons
- Millstone Weber.
- Lunda and Jacobs
There are still opportunities for additional consultants and subcontracting firms to be added to each team.
Millstone Weber and designer Jacobs has been selected as the best-value proposer and Design-Build contractor for Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City. This project was awarded at the February Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission meeting.
Public hearings for Project #1 (Columbia to Kingdom City) will be held in Columbia and Kingdom City where project plans, traffic control, and schedule will be shared. These will be open house style meetings. No formal presentations will be made. The public may come anytime during the advertised hours. Written and oral recorded statements will be accepted.
- Wednesday, May 1, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Boone Electric Cooperative located at 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia, MO 65201.
- Thursday, May 2, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kingdom City’s City Hall located at 5584 Dunn Dr, Kingdom City, MO 65262.
The information shared at these meetings will the same at each location and will also be available on the project website beginning May 1. Comments will be accepted through May 23.
What is Design-Build?
Design-build is a delivery method that includes hiring one contracting team to complete the design work and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings.
Need More Information?
We're here to help. For more information about Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City, please contact a member of the Improve I-70 Central Project Team.
- Jeff Gander
- Director - Improve I-70 Central Project Team
- E-mail: Jeffery.Gander@modot.mo.gov
- Nicole Samer
- Deputy Director - Improve I-70 Central Project Team
- E-mail: Nicole.Samer@modot.mo.gov
- Lairyn McGregor
- Communications Coordinator - Statewide Improve I-70 Program
- E-mail: Lairyn.McGregor@modot.mo.gov