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| I am pleased to announce some exciting news for
all of Arkansas. For decades we have planned and dreamed about two
certain roadways bringing jobs and economic opportunity into our state,
two roads that will connect Arkansas in a network of travel and trade,
Interstates 49 and 69. These roads will bring with them great
possibilities for our state; the only thing holding back their completion
is a lack of federal funding.
On Tuesday, Congressman Jim Oberstar (MN-8), ranking member of the House Transportation Committee, will travel to Arkansas, at my invitation. Congressmen John Boozman (AR-3) and Max Sandlin (TX-1) will join me in escorting Congressman Oberstar to specific locations where funding is needed for the completion of I-49, I-69, I-530, the Great River Bridge that will connect I-69 From Mississippi to Arkansas, the Yellow Bend Port and the Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Facility. The aim of this transportation summit is to allow local chambers of commerce, community leaders, and others to speak with Congressman Oberstar about the positive impact this completed interstate will have in their communities. I am confident that this trip will serve as an eye-opener; that it will convince Congress that part of paving the way toward a solid economic future – on a local and on a national level – lies in the completion of these projects. I welcome your comments and concerns on issues important to you. I encourage you to write to me at 514 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, e-mail me at mike.ross@mail.house.gov or phone my office at 1-800-223-2220. I also encourage you to visit my website at www.house.gov/ross and sign up to receive my weekly electronic newsletter. |
