Sturgeon Lake Road Ribbon Cutting

After decades of planning and collaboration, the Sturgeon Lake Road project on Prairie Island is complete.

This project eliminated one of Minnesota's most dangerous railroad crossings.

Now, a new overpass carries traffic over a railway, whose trains used to regularly block the only avenue in and out of the Prairie Island Indian Community.

This project also constructed a new underpass to improve access to tribal lands, including the Treasure Island Resort & Casino.

The Minnesota State Legislature funded construction. 

An official ribbon cutting near the overpass will take place on Thursday, July 31, at 1:30 p.m