Mesabi Trail: Wahlsten Road (CR 26) to Tower

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,307,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
St. Louis & Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview

The construction of an approximately 4.5 mile long segment of the Mesabi Trail beginning at the intersection of Wahlsten Road (CR 26) and Benson Road in Embarrass towards Tower.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 09a
Appropriation Language

$1,307,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority to acquire easements, engineer, and construct a segment of the Mesabi Trail beginning at the intersection of Wahlsten Road (CR 26) and Benson Road in Embarrass and extending to Tower.

Corrected in M.L. 2023, Chp. 60, Art, 2, Sec. 15:
$1,307,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority to acquire easements, engineer, and construct a segment of the Mesabi Trail beginning at the intersection of Wahlsten Road (CR 26) and Benson Road in Embarrass and extending toward Tower.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,307,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Project Manager
First Name
Bill
Last Name
Dahl
Organization Name
St. Louis & Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority
Street Address
111 Station Rd
City
Eveleth
State
MN
Zip Code
55734
Phone
n/a
Email
bdahl@rrauth.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
Email the Agency