I-70 at Route 51 Interchange

Lane Restrictions Planned April 3-7

Single-lane restrictions are scheduled to occur on I-70, between Exit 49 (Smithton) and Exit 44 (Arnold City) as follows:

• Eastbound left lane on Friday, April 3 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Eastbound and westbound left lane from 9:00 AM Monday, April 6 to 6:00 AM Tuesday, April 7
  

During these restrictions crews will finish the permanent median barrier and perform a traffic switch to put traffic onto the permanent westbound lanes of I-70. Please exercise caution when driving through the work zone.

2026 Marks Final Construction Season

The final construction season will focus on completing remaining ramp connections, finishing DDI interchange features, and restoring all lanes of I-70 to their permanent configuration. Details include:

• Early April: Conduct driveway tie-ins along Route 51
• Mid April: Establish I-70 westbound permanent configuration
• June: Single-lane closures on Matthew Smelser Memorial Bridge to replace expansion dams and place epoxy overlay
• Late July/Early August: Wearing course paving along Route 51

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 will continue through 2026. Track construction progress with construction photos.