Washington, Feb. 10 -- Representative John Carter issued the following press release:

Congressman John Carter announced that he secured $9,680,000 in federal funding to support the Connell Street Widening and Reconstruction Project, a major infrastructure investment aimed at improving safety, reducing congestion, and supporting continued growth in Belton.

Connell Street serves as a key north-south corridor for the community and plays an important role in daily travel for families, businesses, and first responders.

"Roads are one of those things people notice immediately when they're not working - when traffic backs up, when intersections feel unsafe, or when growth outpaces infrastructure," said Congressman Carter. "This project is about...