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Pine County approves $60 million 2026–2030 Transportation Improvement Plan
Summary
The Pine County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $60 million Transportation Improvement Plan calling for 142 miles of resurfacing, six bridge replacements, 3.5 miles of reconstruction and nine sales-tax-funded projects over five years.
Pine County on May 19 approved a five-year, $60 million Transportation Improvement Plan that the county engineer said will fund resurfacing, reconstruction and several bridge replacements across the county.
County Engineer Mark LeBrun reviewed the 2026–2030 plan, saying it includes 142 miles of 10-ton resurfacing with paved shoulders, one separated trail, 3.5 miles of reconstruction and six bridge replacements. Assistant County Engineer Aaron Gunderson provided detailed project-level information and timelines for the proposed work.
The plan allocates funding across nine projects supported by sales-tax revenue. Commissioners emphasized the scale of the program and constituent feedback: Commissioner JJ Waldhalm noted positive reactions from residents about highway projects. The board voted to adopt the plan on a motion by Commissioner Steve Hallan, seconded by Commissioner Matt Ludwig; the motion carried 5-0.
The county described the plan as a multi-year capital program intended to preserve and upgrade the county road network; the approved projects combine resurfacing, targeted reconstruction and bridge work spread over 2026–2030. The minutes list the total program dollar figure and the project types but do not specify individual road names or construction start dates for all projects.
The board's approval formalizes the 2026–2030 program and authorizes staff to proceed with project planning and implementation steps identified by county engineering. The board took no separate vote on individual projects during this meeting.
