The designation opens the stretch of road in Burlington that includes Cascade Bridge to federal grant opportunities.
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Iowa s Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway that runs through Burlington, has earned a new distinction by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration.
On Feb. 16, the road, along with 14 other scenic byways, received the designation of All-American Road, the first such upgrade by the FHA since 2009. I think it s outstanding, it s huge, Burlington Mayor Jon Billups told The Hawk Eye Thursday. They don t make those designations everyday. And it could very well mean it could increase tourism in our area.