I-94 Highway Connects Great Lakes and Great Plains Regions
What happened
Interstate 94 is a 1,585-mile highway running between Port Huron, Michigan, and Billings, Montana, connecting the Great Lakes states to the northern Great Plains. The highway is part of the larger Interstate Highway System, which spans 48,890 miles across the contiguous United States. A 41-mile segment of I-94 officially opened on October 29, 1959.
Why it matters
The highway provides a major link between the Great Lakes and the Great Plains. Construction costs for interstate roads vary significantly, ranging from $7 million to $10 million per mile in rural areas, and $11 million to over $50 million in urban areas.
Who's involved
- Great PlainsThe Great Plains region connected to the highway system.
- Great LakesThe Great Lakes region connected to the highway system.
- MichiganThe starting point of I-94 is in Michigan.
- WisconsinWisconsin contains the Hudson-to-Eau Claire stretch of I-94.
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.
- Great PlainsSpeculative
The Great Plains might see increased investment or demand due to I-94 connecting it to the Great Lakes.
- MichiganSpeculative
Communities in Michigan might experience increased revenue or jobs due to I-94 serving as a major economic asset.
- WisconsinSpeculative
Wisconsin might see increased trade or sales along the Hudson-to-Eau Claire stretch of I-94.
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The entities involved
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Great Plains
broad expanse of flat land west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains
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Great Lakes
lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America