MoDOT KC is soliciting input for I 70 Environmental Assessment: I 435 to I 470

JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) is hosting a public meeting for I-70 Environmental Assessment: I-435 to I-470 as one of the first opportunities for community engagement during the study. The project study area includes Interstate 70 (I-70) in the Kansas City metropolitan area in Jackson County between Manchester Trafficway/Interstate 435 and Interstate 470. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the St. Louis--Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council Hall at 8955 E. 38th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64129.

In conjunction with MoDOT and in coordination with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the project team is seeking public feedback on the draft Purpose and Need for the project and what issues and concerns the public has with the I-70 corridor from I-435 to I-470. The intent of the project to is to address challenges along the I-70 corridor by:

• Improving safety
• Restoring and maintaining existing infrastructure
• Improving accessibility and goods movement
• Reducing congestion

"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. This project is one of several which will modernize the I-70 corridor across the state," said Jill Bruss, MoDOT Area Engineer for Kansas City.

The I-70 Environmental Assessment: I-435 to I-470 is intended to better understand the existing and future traffic operations and,safety as well as infrastructure and environmental assets along this corridor. "Completing this environmental assessment will help provide feedback and recommendations as MoDOT KC evaluates issues, solutions, and future projects," said Bruss.

Following the public meeting, a self-guided virtual presentation and an online survey will be available on the project webpage at https://www.modot.org/interstate-70-environmental-assessment-jackson. The online survey will close on Monday, Nov. 4.

MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you require translation services or need special assistance for the meeting, please contact the team at least 48-hours in advance of the meeting, at [email protected].

Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar igualdad de acceso a este evento para todos los participantes. Si necesita servicios de traducción o necesita asistencia especial para la reunión, por favor comuníquese con el equipo al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión: [email protected].

Questions? Contact the project team by email at [email protected].

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