Pam Altendorf’s Bonding Bills

Last week, the House capital investment committee heard District 20 A Representative Pam Altendorf’s bill that would help realign and re-route Highway 60 in Wabasha.

 Over 1,000 semis, and countless other vehicles, from Wisconsin cross the bridge and enter Wabasha on a daily basis. They immediately have to make a 90 degree turn and travel through town on a road that can be susceptible to flooding.

The $2.894 million plan would eliminate the dangerous T-shaped intersection by the bridge, improve mobility, and activate land that can be used for housing and commercial development in Wabasha.

It has already secured local, federal and state transportation funds for the project, but if it does not receive the remaining funds and work has not begun by 2027, it is in danger of losing its $5 million in federal funding.

Another local capital investment plan would help fund the North Zumbro Sanitary Sewer District. It would serve residents in Goodhue, Zumbrota, Wanamingo, Pine Island, and the Prairie Island Indian Community by having a centrally located wastewater facility in Zumbrota.

Party leaders from both chambers met with each other and Governor Walz last Thursday to talk about bonding. Right now, the Senate, governor and the House all have a different target.