Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) Project
Sector: Rail • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Source: CBS News
The Southwest Light Rail Transit project is a 14.5-mile extension of the Metro Green Line from downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. It is the most expensive public works project in Minnesota's history, with a budget of $2.8 billion, and has faced numerous delays since construction began in 2018.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit, Government
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CBS News
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Description | The Southwest Light Rail Transit project is a 14.5-mile extension of the Metro Green Line from downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. It is the most expensive public works project in Minnesota's history, with a budget of $2.8 billion, and has faced numerous delays since construction began in 2018. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Minnesota |
City | Minneapolis |
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Source | CBS News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit, Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-10 |
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