New Report Finds Light Rail Extension Project Increases by Another $336 Million

Estimated cost of Blue Line light rail extension jumps to nearly $3.6 billion

The estimated cost of the Blue Line light rail extension in the Twin Cities has jumped by $336 million, to nearly $3.6 billion. The cost increase has sparked a renewed round of debate over whether the project should move forward.

New report finds light rail extension project increases by another $336 million

The plan to extend the Blue Line from Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park would now cost nearly $3.6 billion as some lawmakers want to stop the project altogether.

Price tag for Blue Line extension rises by $336 million. Lawmaker says 'scrap this boondoggle.'

An analysis from the Met Council suggests a rapid bus line would be less expensive but would add years to the project.

Met Council: Blue Line Extension Cost Jumps To $3.5B

The price tag for a Blue Line light rail extension has jumped $336 million, pushing the total cost to $3.58 billion. If it moves forward, it would be one of […]