Curve to the Future

Gantry sign for US 71 at possible location of future Interstate 49 in McDonald County, Mo.
Photo courtesy of David Backlin (taken August 2007)

For now, this sign marking a turn on US 71 near Pineville could seem like overkill. However, there may be some planning for the future here. A future Interstate 49 route may split from US 71 in this area, according to David Backlin.