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Council defends Southwest Light Rail project after Office of Legislative Auditors hearing; says work is 85% complete and on track for 2027 opening
Summary
Council officials told members the Metropolitan Council faced criticism at an oversight hearing about the Southwest Light Rail project, but defended project staff, said the project is 85% complete and on track to open in 2027 while acknowledging earlier budget problems.
Metropolitan Council leaders told members on April 9 that they had appeared before an oversight committee and the Office of Legislative Auditors (OLA) to answer questions about the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project and that much of the criticism reflected earlier work and conditions.
Chair Charlie Zelle and council members acknowledged the project had been over budget in earlier years but said recent progress justifies cautious optimism:…
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