On April 29, 2011, the Federal Highway Administration approved and signed the Record of Decision for the I-70 First Tier Environmental Impact Statement.Final I-70 First Tier Environmental Impact Statement (FTEIS)Record of Decision

The Study Team has completed the Final First Tier Environmental Impact Statement (Final FTEIS), which identifies a preferred strategy for improving I-70 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.  The Final FTEIS is presented in chapters using the links below. 

The Final FTEIS was completed in a condensed format, highlighting changes from the Draft FTEIS.  The Executive Summary provides an overview of the analysis contained in the document.  Chapter 1 discusses why improvements are needed along I-70.  Chapter 2 discusses the strategies considered for improving I-70 and provides details on the preferred strategy.  Chapter 3 discusses the potential effects of the various first tier strategies considered on the human and natural environment.  Chapter 4 discusses how MoDOT has coordinated with members of the public and stakeholders and provides responses to comments made on the Draft FTEIS.  The remaining chapters and appendices provide information on who was involved in preparing the report, the technical documents used, and further detailed technical information.

• Cover Pages and Executive Summary
• Chapter 1 - Purpose and Need
• Chapter 2 - Alternatives Considered
• Chapter 3 - Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
  • Exhibits for Chapter 3
• Chapter 4 - Public Comments and Coordination
• Chapter 5 to Chapter 8
• Appendix A – Disclaimer
• Appendix B – Updated Crash Analysis
• Appendix C – Sections of Independent Utility Technical Memorandum (Part 1 – Split for File Size)
• Appendix C – Sections of Independent Utility Technical Memorandum (Part 2 – Split for File Size)
• Appendix D - Public and Agency Coordination Documents (Part 1 – Split for File Size)
• Appendix D - Public and Agency Coordination Documents (Part 2 – Split for File Size)