How will municipalities along the highway be impacted by four laning?
To avoid existing concentrations of development along the Highway 69 corridor, a decision was made during the planning phase to construct by-passes around several communities. However, interchanges will be located at the entrances of by-passed communities to provide convenient access to the four-lane highway, while increasing safety in built-up areas along the existing roadway. Decorative municipal identification displays and area profile signs will also help ensure that by-passed communities maintain a visible presence on the four-lane highway. Such communities often find that with successful marketing strategies, there is a significant increase in opportunities for economic development associated with the shorter travel times and increased safety of a four-lane highway.
