Minnesota Senate advances plan to audit SW Light Rail Project

Photo by: City of Minnetonka
Photo by: City of Minnetonka

(St. Paul, MN) -- The Minnesota Senate is advancing a plan to audit the Southwest Light Rail project.

The Senate voted unanimously Monday to investigate the project. If the House approves minor changes and Governor Tim Walz signs the bill, the legislative auditor will look into the project's bloated budget and delays.

The rail line's budget has reached two-and-three-quarter billion dollars and is four years behind schedule.