U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, told the I-69 Executive Committee that a $6.2 Billion Federal Investment would complete I-69 through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas; however, funding is currently in jeopardy due to Congress. failure to renew TEA-21. If TEA-21 is not renewed by Feb. 29, the reauthorization bill could be delayed another six months.

More information: Union City Messenger: Dyersburg mayor Lack of funding could derail I-69 (Jan. 22, 2004)