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Stearns County to manage Townline road improvements; Watab River bridge replacement ineligible for state funding
Summary
Roads & Bridges reported Right‑of‑way and easement marking for Townline road; Stearns County will seek state funds and handle construction in 2026–2027. The Watab River bridge is not eligible for replacement using the county’s current funding program, and speed limit changes are limited to a 30 mph curve.
The council received an update from Roads & Bridges about Townline road improvements and the Watab River bridge. Councilmember Danita Traut said county staff marked the right‑of‑way and easements and that Stearns County will provide project updates on its website. The minutes state the bridge replacement is not eligible for state funding under the program discussed; the county will facilitate funding using state allocations, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and complete in 2027.
Roads staff also said a tree on 4th Street needs removal because heavy snow causes it to hang over the road, and crews are preparing plow trucks for winter. The minutes record that the speed limit will remain unchanged for most of the Townline road project except for a curve where the limit will be set to 30 mph.
