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A proposed expressway that would begin in Rapid City, SD, and run into Canada was the topic of discussion at a meeting in Belfield, ND, Tuesday night. The proposed Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, a project officials hope will promote trade and tourism among other things, would be part of a larger corridor, dubbed the Great Plains International Trade Corridor, involving nine states, including North Dakota.
The route would also go to Saskatchewan. The GPITC is divided into three sections that cut across the entire length of the United States north to south: Ports to Plains, Heartland Expressway and the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway. About 30-40 residents attended the meeting to hear what representatives from all three divisions had to say. Saskatchewan was also represented by Dennis Allchurch, who said a partnership between Saskatchewan and the US via the GPITC would benefit both areas. "It would be key to lowering costs, eliminating duplication of services and increasing trade and tourism," Allchurch said.
"It`s important to our economic interest." Allchurch added that he believes Canada has the infrastructure to support the corridor if it should connect with Saskatchewan. "Our economy is dependent on successful trade with the US," Allchurch said. "The corridor helps us transfer products and keep our economy stronger."
The route would also go to Saskatchewan. The GPITC is divided into three sections that cut across the entire length of the United States north to south: Ports to Plains, Heartland Expressway and the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway. About 30-40 residents attended the meeting to hear what representatives from all three divisions had to say. Saskatchewan was also represented by Dennis Allchurch, who said a partnership between Saskatchewan and the US via the GPITC would benefit both areas. "It would be key to lowering costs, eliminating duplication of services and increasing trade and tourism," Allchurch said.
"It`s important to our economic interest." Allchurch added that he believes Canada has the infrastructure to support the corridor if it should connect with Saskatchewan. "Our economy is dependent on successful trade with the US," Allchurch said. "The corridor helps us transfer products and keep our economy stronger."