Post in Relocation of the interstate bridge

Jun 17 15:13 UTC

Sunday I drove out on Prairie Island to check other possibilities.  There is
a utility easement the runs from the spillway and cut back in on the east
side of Ticona's plant.  There is also Prairie Island Road and a cart way
road that runs on the east side of the airport hangers. I throw these into
the discussion as possible variation if the Fish and Wildlife or DNR have
issues.  A dike road was allowed at Wabasha to connect to 35.  The distance
to highway 35 looks shorter or about the same from Prairie Island Road
(Spillway) than the current bridge from Winona to 35.  Check it out on
Google Earth  as well.

The other idea that should be discussed and researched is putting the "Civic
Auditorium" or whatever is called on Latch Island with a marina upgrade and
the bridge as part of a comprehensive plan.  I think Vancouver Island or the
impressive Australian theater on the water make good visual pictures or
models of what might be.

Paul Double