The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued a warning to football fans traveling to games in Columbia and Kansas City, alerting them that ongoing construction on Interstate 70 will create significant disruptions along the route.
Construction Overview
The Improve I‑70 project stretches nearly 200 miles from Warrenton to Blue Springs, adding or repairing a third lane along the entire corridor. Work zones will feature narrow lanes, unconventional lane configurations, and reduced speed limits, requiring drivers to adjust their travel patterns.
Because the work zones intersect the major game cities of Columbia—home of the University of Missouri Tigers—and Kansas City, where the Kansas City Chiefs play, fans should anticipate longer travel times and plan their routes carefully to avoid delays.
MSHP urges motorists to leave early, follow posted speed limits, and use MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for real‑time updates, while also stressing the importance of arranging a sober driver or designating a passenger to avoid impaired driving.
Additional details about the project are available on the Missouri Department of Transportation website, which provides comprehensive information on the Improve I‑70 initiative and its impact on regional traffic.