Wabasha Highway 60 Project

Last week during a Wabasha Main Street morning coffee meetup at the Local World Gallery, Mayor Emily Durand and Port Authority Economic Development Specialist Cris Gastner, provided updates on major projects already underway and outlined opportunities the city is pursuing to support continued growth.

According to the Wabasha County Herald, Mayor Durand reported that approximately $7 million has been secured for the Highway 60 project.

The city and its project partners are currently working through environmental reviews and engineering considerations, with fill anticipated to occur in 2027 and construction to begin in 2028.

The city hopes to make the surrounding property available for a combination of commercial and residential growth, potentially including multifamily and senior housing.

The finished project is also expected to bring significant pedestrian improvements. Serving as a connection between downtown, the riverfront, grocery stores, parks, and neighborhoods—the plans include an eight-foot trail along one side of the roadway tying into existing trail systems, along with additional trail and sidewalk infrastructure on the other side.