by Charles Buchanan | Aug 24, 2011 | Arkansas, Bella Vista, Construction, Fort Smith, Highways, Joplin, Kansas City, MHTC, Missouri, Safety
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) recently approved highway construction resulting in the upgrading of the U.S. 71 corridor between Kansas City and Joplin to interstate standards by the end of 2012. The upgraded interstate would have the designation I-49. The Missouri Department of Transportation believes the proposed improvements will “enhance economic opportunities and [...]