That the dream of former Gov. Frank Morrison was built is a noteworthy accomplishment. That the funds were raised as easily as they were was an amazing feat. Second, the construction of the archway over one of the busiest cross-country roads in the U.S. was a fascinating engineering project. Now those backers of the project in Kearney are holding their breath to see how it goes over. The answer to that will only come with time.
Early reviews are positive.
While it's not Disneyland, visitors say the archway is an entertaining, educational and impressive presentation about the transportation and people who settled the West. What could be improved, however, are signs and directions on how travelers can get to the monument. Now it's confusing, and drivers have little time to react to get off I-80 to see it. Building the arch was a risky venture. The builders and the Kearney community opened themselves up to ridicule mainly, because building an arch over the interstate was an idea that struck many as weird.