Congressman Hal Rogers Supports Proposed I-66 Corridor Project
Congressman Hal Rogers of Kentucky has formally expressed his support for the proposed Interstate 66 (I-66) Corridor project. This endorsement follows a similar letter of support from Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The I-66 Corridor is envisioned as a major transportation artery that would span 12 states, extending from West Virginia through Cape Girardeau to California. Congressman Rogers highlighted that the corridor would significantly enhance freight mobility, bolster supply-chain resilience, and improve economic competitiveness across the region. His letter also noted that the project would provide better access to the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. TransAmerica Corridor, Inc., the organization behind the project, views this congressional backing as crucial, especially as discussions for surface transportation reauthorization proceed. The support from key lawmakers underscores the perceived importance of this infrastructure initiative f...