Project: Branson W (Ozark Mt. Highroad)

Summary

The Ozark Mountain Highroad (SR 465) was constructed in the mid-'90's in reaction to a tourism boom that occurred in Branson, but failed to relieve the congestion of SR 76.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Connector Highway
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 2,970
Length (mi) 7.50
Economic Distress 1.22
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 69
Population Growth Rate (%) 1.8%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 2.8%
Market Size 29,509
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 56.3378
Topography 19

Geography

Region Great Lakes / Plains
State MO
County Stone & Teney Counties
City Branson
Urban/Class Level Rural
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System Highway

Timing

Initial Study Date 1969
Post Construction Study Date 1999
Construction Start Date 1993
Construction End Date 1998
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 1998
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $78,700,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $182,079,500

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

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Impacts

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Narrative

Branson W (Ozark Mt. Highroad)

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