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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

I-70 widening east of Kingdom City gets a contractor; Jays visit Camdenton

Plus, the Jays play in Week 11 for the first time in four seasons tonight and the amphitheater needs a new operator.

The Daily Jefferson City team2 stories13 sources5 min read

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A contractor is picked to widen I-70 from Kingdom City to Warrenton

The Kingdom City to Warrenton phase is a $583 million job

$583 million
for the Kingdom City to Warrenton phase
44 miles
getting a third lane in each direction
$2.8 billion
for the whole Improve I-70 program

Sources: Central Mo Info, ABC17NEWS

If you take I-70 east of Kingdom City, a big construction job just got a builder. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission selected the Millstone Weber Team for the 44-mile stretch, and the design-build team also includes designer Jacobs Inc. and key partner WSP, according to a MoDOT news release.

  • Lanes: a third lane each direction, plus new concrete pavement
  • Bridges: 3 replaced and 6 rehabilitated
  • Mineola Hill: a climbing lane on eastbound I-70
  • High Hill: the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing gets redesigned

This is the sixth of eight projects in the Improve I-70 program to move forward. Construction is expected to begin in spring or summer 2027, with completion anticipated by late 2030. Contract negotiations are still underway.

Work on the new stretch is expected to start in 2027

  1. Feb. 2024Contract awarded for the first project, Columbia to Kingdom City.
  2. Summer '24Construction begins on Columbia to Kingdom City.
  3. Early 2027 plans public information meetings on the Kingdom City to Warrenton work.
  4. May 2027MoDOT anticipates awarding the Odessa to Concordia and Concordia to Boonville contracts.
  5. Spring '27Construction on Kingdom City to Warrenton is expected to begin, in spring or summer.
  6. Late 2027Columbia to Kingdom City construction is expected to wrap up.
  7. Late 2030Completion is anticipated.

Sources: ABC17NEWS, KOMU 8

I-70 Program Director Zach Osman said drivers should expect traffic impacts like those in current phases, and plans to share major changes ahead of time. The department expects to have a graphic of the proposed highway layout by Dec.

“That will let people drive on the new six lane before they get back into work zones.”

Zach Osman, I-70 program director, on finishing Columbia to Kingdom City first

Prep Football

The Jays visit Camdenton tonight in a Class 5 District 5 semifinal

If you're headed to Bob Shore Stadium tonight, kickoff is 7 p.m. The No. 6 seed Jefferson City Jays (5-5) visit No. 2 seed Camdenton in a Central Missouri Activities Conference rematch from earlier this year. It's the Jays' first Week 11 game in four seasons.

  • Camdenton: 8-2, the district's No. 2 seed
  • Week 2: Camdenton won 61-34
  • West Plains rushing: 61 yards on 26 attempts
  • West Plains passing: 19-of-47

The Jays go to Camdenton after a 43-⁠20 win at West Plains

  • Jefferson City43
    West Plains20
    FinalThe Jays' first postseason win since 2023.
  • Jefferson City
    Camdenton
    Fri., 7 p.m.Class 5 District 5 semifinal at Bob Shore Stadium.

Source: Jefferson City News Tribune

Last Friday, the Jays trailed West Plains 14-7 after the first quarter, then scored 29 unanswered points. Camdenton beat seventh-seeded Lebanon 49-27 to get here, and it plays under first-year coach Cole Walker.

“Our defense is showing up to the party now.”

Eric Thomas, Jefferson City coach

34.9points per game Camdenton averages

The Lakers carry that average into tonight's game.

Source: Jefferson City News Tribune

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News Notes

U.S. 54 ramps

If you use Airport Road, the ramp from Callaway County Route W (Airport Road) to westbound U.S. 54 is set to close Monday, and the ramp from westbound U.S. 54 to Airport Road is already closed. For the next three weeks, drivers will use eastbound U.S. 54 to the U.S. 63 interchange to reach westbound U.S. 54. KOMU 8

Amphitheater

As its five-year agreement with comes to a close, the city relaunched its request for proposals for an operator of the Capital Region Amphitheater. The RFP is open until 10 a.m. on Nov. 20. ABC17 reports VenuWorks has managed the venue since it reopened in 2021 and reports more than $216,000 in income and more than $206,000 in expenses so far this program year. Jefferson City News TribuneABC17NEWS

VenuWorks reports more income than expenses so far this program year

Source: ABC17NEWS

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Income$216K
Expenses$206K

Blair Oaks

The Falcons host South Callaway tonight in a Class 2 District 5 semifinal, with kickoff at 7 p.m. at the Falcon Athletic Complex. It's the first meeting in eight seasons and the 15th overall, with Blair Oaks leading the series 12-2. Jefferson City News Tribune

Community Center

Leaders of the Jefferson City Community Center, at 608 E. Dunklin St. in the , say they have not received funds meant for a project to improve safety on the street out front. Board president Patsy Johnson said the street is too narrow for its daily traffic. KOMU 8

District soccer

Capital City beat Jefferson City 3-1 Thursday and will play Camdenton for the district title on Nov. 7. The Jays finish the year 6-17-1. KRCG

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Daily Jefferson Cityto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

I-70 widening east of Kingdom City gets a contractor; Jays visit Camdenton

Plus, the Jays play in Week 11 for the first time in four seasons tonight and the amphitheater needs a new operator.

The TLDR

  1. MoDOT's commission picks a builder for $583 million I-70 stretch
  2. Jays visit Camdenton tonight at 7 p.m. in district semifinal
  3. Airport Road ramps to westbound U.S. 54 close for three weeks
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