Grassroots support sought for Interstate 66 project

Standard Democrat

SIKESTON -- The Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce hopes for power in numbers.

At Thursday's meeting, Executive Director Missy Marshall called on the membership to show their support for the proposal to direct Interstate 66 through Charleston, Sikeston and along the U.S. 60 route to Springfield route by putting it in writing.

Marshall said the letters don't have to be long, just showing support. She said these letters will be added to others being gathered by chambers in Kentucky and Missouri. The letters can be dropped off at the Chamber office, faxed or e-mailed.

The various chambers are meeting to develop a strategy to gather support from state leaders for the route.

"We are trying to see if we can make things happen," said Marshall. "The economic growth, tourism -- the impact is unbelievable if we could get this corridor open."