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FOXX SECURES $500,000 FOR NORTHERN BELTWAY EASTERN EXTENSION
Washington, DC,
June 14, 2006
United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) announced today that she was able to secure $500,000 for the Northern Beltway Eastern Extension in Forsyth County. These funds will go to improving the eastern section from U.S. Highway 52 to Busines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) announced today that she was able to secure $500,000 for the Northern Beltway Eastern Extension in Forsyth County. These funds will go to improving the eastern section from U.S. Highway 52 to Business 40, and the Eastern Extension from Business 40 to U.S. Highway 311. These roadways will become part of the new I-73/74 high priority corridor. “Transportation and infrastructure are key components of my economic development efforts for Forsyth County,” said Rep. Foxx. “That is why I worked so hard with local officials and Congressional leaders to secure these vital funds.” Local leaders have identified the Northern Beltway Eastern Extension as a key economic development priority for the region. The funding was included in the FY 2007 Transportation, Treasury, HUD, the Judiciary and the District of Columbia Appropriations Act which passed the House today. ### |