Gantrification

I've always wondered if the Turnpike should be extended northwest to US 19/98. While I've heard rumors that it has been considered in the past, I've never seen or heard much to substantiate it other than "possibly maybe long-term". I also do not have any traffic statistics or projections, but the few times I've driven on US 19/98 through the Big Bend I've noted the road was a fast 4-lane [...]