Project Schedule
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
2022-2026
Single Lane Restrictions Planned October 26-29
Single-lane restrictions are scheduled to occur on eastbound and westbound I-70 between Exit 49 (Smithton) and Exit 44 (Arnold City) on:
- Monday, October 26 through Wednesday, October 28 from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM
During the daily restrictions, crews will place permanent paint lines in both directions of I-70
- Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29 from 7:00 PM until 5:00 AM
During the nightly restrictions, crews will install rumble strips in both directions of I-70.
2026 Marks Final Construction Season
The final construction season is focused on completing remaining ramp connections, finishing DDI interchange features, and restoring all lanes of I-70 to their permanent configuration.
Tips for your safety and the safety of highway workers can be found here.
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Project Overview Video
Watch this brief video to see how to safely navigate the DDI configuration.
Construction at the I-70/Route 51 Interchange began in late 2022 and is expected to continue through 2026. Track construction progress with construction photos.
Project Overview
This project includes improvements to I-70 and Route 51. I-70 will be reconstructed to make this section of I-70 similar to other reconstructed sections of I-70 to the east and west. A Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) will be constructed to replace the current substandard cloverleaf interchange at I-70/Route51.
One mile of Route 51 will be reconstructed and widened from south of Ridge Road to north of Concord Lane/Pfile Lane. Route 51 will also be milled and paved from Concord Lane/Pfile Lane to Harper Drive. Finley Road will be relocated behind the GetGo to form a four-way intersection at Route 981 and a left-turn lane will be added from Route 51 to Ridge Road. Planned improvements are detailed in the project overview video below.
An informational project brochure is available to view online or download and print to share project information with the community.
Project Mapping
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