Travel plaza close to Emporia may even see above-ground development start in September

Developers say a long-discussed journey plaza in far west Emporia is about to see above-ground development.

No date has been introduced, however Brownstone 3 Vice President for Operations Darrin Dodge says the primary half of September will see development on a journey plaza simply south of US Highway 50 between Graphic Arts Road and Overlander Road. Pilot will function the flag for the journey plaza, which might be constructed simply east of Emporia’s longstanding Flying J journey plaza after the present journey plaza completed a considerable rework earlier this 12 months. Dodge has stated Pilot and Pilot Flying J are sister firms.

The plan was first mentioned in January 2020. A projection this spring was anticipating development already underway, however Dodge says there have been some conversations a few bigger growth that unfolded after that replace. Details haven’t been divulged.

When it was first talked about, the event — which has included a lodge, meals courtroom, sit-down restaurant and upscale RV park — was thought-about a $30 million to $40 million funding with round 100 jobs. The present determine includes a $50 million funding.