(Washington, D.C) U.S. Congressman Sam Graves announced he has secured $500,000 in funding for a Platte County road in a bill that passed the House today. The intersection of Highway N and 136^th Street, just south of Platte City, is the crossroad for two major corridors in the county. Improvement will include constructing turn lanes and lowering hills to increase the sight distance.

 

“I’m pleased that Sam Graves is working for Platte County,” said Betty Knight, Platte County Presiding Commissioner. “Highway N is an important project for our continued growth. Together we are helping Platte County move forward.”

 

The area surrounding the intersection is experiencing rapid growth and economic activity. The improvements will be made in conjunction with a partnership between Platte County, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Platte City Benefit Assessment Special Road District.

 

“I am pleased to work with everyone in Platte County to improve this dangerous intersection,” said Graves. “Infrastructure improvements are vital to keeping school kids safe and continuing economic development in the county.”

 

The funding was requested by Graves and included in the Transportation/Housing and Urban Development bill that passed the House of Representatives today. The conference report is expected to be passed by the United States Senate and would need to be signed by the President before becoming law.

 

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