The new I-49 shields are now up along U.S. 71 from Kansas City to Pineville.
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Hundreds gathered here on Wednesday for the unveiling of a new interstate across western Missouri. U.S. 71 is now officially designated Interstate 49. Local and federal officials say the highway upgrade is an enormous economic opportunity.
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Hundreds gathered here on Wednesday for the unveiling of a new interstate across western Missouri. U.S. 71 is now officially designated Interstate 49. Local and federal officials say the highway upgrade is an enormous economic opportunity.