As the Mankato Free Press reports today, MnDOT has agreed to complete the environmental impact studies (EIS) for the remaining portions of Highway 14, including the stretch between North Mankato and New Ulm.  This agreement follows Terry’s sponsorship of legislation this year to move the Highway 14 improvement process along.

By completing the EIS in 2010 from North Mankato to New Ulm, MnDOT will then be able to purchase right-of-way and undertake design and engineering planning.  This step also improves the chances that the project can receive federal transportation funding.

Terry worked closely with the U.S. Highway 14 Partnership, led by North Mankato mayor Gary Zellmer, in passing this bill and securing MnDOT’s agreement.