Title: St. Croix River Crossing | New Bridge Near Stillwater, MN | Related Links
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Content: The alignment would also take advantage of an existing ravine on the Wisconsin bluff, thereby reducing potential impacts on the Lower St. Croix Valley. A large majority of the St. Croix River Crossing Advisory Group agreed that they could accept the Braun recommendations. Unlikely Allies Agree — the New St. Croix River Bridge Crossing is Needed
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and U.S. Representative Michelle Bachmann both agree on building a new bridge over the federally protected St Croix River. Bachmann worked closely with Wisconsin lawmakers to introduce legislation in Congress to create an exemption from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act that allows a new four-lane St. Croix River bridge to be built in the near future. Legislation proposed by Senators Klobuchar, Kohl, Franken, and Johnson was important milestone for Minnesota and Wisconsin in the process of addressing a transportation problem that has plagued the region for decades. Community members and state and federal agencies worked together for years to develop the best solution to the problem. These stakeholders studied dozens of alternatives and answered questions about the need for a new bridge, the project costs, and the location of the bridge before determining that the St. Croix River Crossing is the best solution to the region's transportation issues. The senators spent time reviewing the project, looking at the facts, and meeting with people on different sides of the issue. Their support for the plan is yet another validation that this is the best solution postiioned in the right location to handle these transportation needs, respect the region's history, and preserve an important natural resource. For the safety of workers and stability of equipment, boaters are required to slow down through a one-mile portion of the river near Bayport, MN.