Don Goetz's Role in Completion of Interstate 22 in Alabama
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What happened
Interstate 22 was completed in Alabama after a 32-year construction period, costing $1 billion. The 98-mile road connects Jefferson, Walker, and Marion counties and features 15 bridges and 14 ramps. Don Goetz contributed to the history of this project.
From mountaineagle.com
Why it matters
Goetz highlighted the highway's importance in 1980 when he lobbied Walmart founder Sam Walton. Walton subsequently inquired about the nearest interstate to Jasper, demonstrating the highway's role in attracting major retail investment.
From mountaineagle.com
Who's involved
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CullmanSpeculative
Infrastructure completion might facilitate major retail investment in the city.