Etowah commission approves resolution supporting extension of I 759

The Etowah County Commission on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting the extension of Interstate 759.

Commission Chairman Larry Payne said the project must be a No. 1 priority for Etowah County, especially now that traffic congestion has increased so dramatically on East Meighan Boulevard.  The resolution states the I-759 project was intended to be a connector from I-59 to U.S. Highway 431, to build a main thoroughfare to enhance the region’s industrial, commercial and hospitality prospects.  It ends now near Gadsden State Community College and Academy Sports.

The resolution states the completion of the project would enable future growth of commercial, industrial and residential sectors, as well as improve public safety, health and the livelihood of all residents, employees and employers throughout Etowah County.