Economic Impact
Following the completion of the Southwest Arterial(U.S. 52) in 2019, the project has the potential to generate $80 million in property taxes, $1.67 billion in economic output, $653 million in labor income, and $1.02 billion in value added from 2021-2030. The Southwest Arterial(U.S. 52) will also annually generate $135 million in state and local taxes and $130 million in federal tax from new economic development, as well as save $30 million for the 10-year period. This project will also generate $16 million in property tax, $304 million in economic output, $24 million in state and local taxes, and $24 million in federal taxes due to economic development, in addition to $3 million in safety savings from 2030 onward.