Old US 65 went through Omaha, causing travelers from further south in Arkansas (such as Harrison) to go through Omaha on the way to Missouri, and likewise for travelers heading further south from Missouri. Businesses along the route were able to thrive. Although the new U.S. Route 65, opened in late 1999, was judged to be safer and reduced travel time, it completely bypassed Omaha. Businesses deriving revenue from the tourist trade felt the impact on the first day of the new road opening. Ultimately, they were devastated. Some businesses planned to relocate to Branson at the time. Many noted that people will never even know Omaha exists. It was noted that old US 65 became so quiet that dogs could safely lie in the street.
old us 65 went through omaha causing travelers from further south in arkansas (such as harrison) to go through omaha on the way to missouri and likewise for travelers heading further south from missouri businesses along the route were able to thrive although the new us route 65 opened in late 1999 was judged to be safer and reduced travel time it completely bypassed omaha businesses deriving revenue from the tourist trade felt the impact on the first day of the new road opening ultimately they were devastated some businesses planned to relocate to branson at the time many noted that people will never even know omaha exists it was noted that old us 65 became so quiet that dogs could safely lie in the street