News
November 17, 2008
harkin announces $576,000 for scenic byways in louisa county
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $576,000 to the Louisa Interpretive Center along the Great River Road. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate panel that funds transportation initiatives.
“I am pleased that this funding will give Iowans and others from across the country the opportunity to better enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River,” Harkin said. “These investments are important to further developing tourism in Iowa.”
The Great River Road Interpretive Center in Louisa County runs between Muscatine and Burlington within the Louisa Resource Area. When completed, the interpretive center will introduce byway travelers to the stories of the Great River Road and its natural and cultural resources, as well as recreational opportunities like hiking, canoeing, birding, picnicking, and fishing. The interpretive center will also serve as a trailhead for the planned Mississippi River Trail allowing pedestrians and bicyclists opportunities to experience the Great River Road.
The Federal Highway Administration’s scenic byways grants recognize, preserve and enhance America's scenic roads and highways throughout the United States.
