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 will transition to a Design-Build project. The Improve I-70 Team has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the first project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City 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. This project is anticipated to be awarded in February 2024. 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.
Shortlisted Teams: Improve I-70 Columbia to Kingdom City
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. 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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MoDOT announces prequalified teams for first Improve I-70 project
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the first project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Impro...
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.
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
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.
Team Members
Jeff Gander
Title
Improve I-70: Central Project Director
Department
Central Office
Contact Info
Nicole Samer
Title
Senior Construction Inspector
Department
Central District
Contact Info
