State of Missouri

02/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/22/2026 20:08

REVISED: Online comment period for I-70 Environmental Assessment: I-435 t…

Online comment period will run from 4 p.m. on Feb. 23 until 4 p.m. on March 25.

JACKSON COUNTY - MoDOT and the project team have completed an environmental study that investigated and identified improvements for the I-70: I-435 to I-470 corridor. The Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), evaluated potential impacts the proposed transportation improvements could have on the project area's natural and manmade environment. The EA is available for review on the project web page: Interstate 70 Environmental Assessment in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation

Written comments will be accepted for 30 days, from 4 p.m. on February 23 until 4 p.m. on March 25, 2026. For an overview of the suggested improvements and an opportunity to submit comments online, the public can visit Interstate 70 Environmental Assessment in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation.

A public hearing for this project may be requested in writing please email: [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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