Federal Funding Awarded to Fix a Portion of Highway 11 Along the Rainy River

LOMAN, Minn. — A portion of Highway 11 between International Falls and Baudette is getting a facelift of sorts thanks to recent federal funding.

The U.S Department of Transportation has awarded $2.5 million dollars to address two critical slope failures along the Rainy River.

The project will realign 1.2 miles of highway in the City of Loman, removing the roadway from the slide areas and completing work to stabilize the slopes.

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced the new funding on Thursday.

“Highway 11 is a vital part of Northern Minnesota’s transportation system,” said Klobuchar. “With this grant, the City of Loman will make critical infrastructure improvements to make Highway 11 resilient and improve driving conditions.”

“Minnesotans deserve to drive on safe, reliable roads,” said Smith. “Highway 11 along the Rainy River in Northern Minnesota is a danger to drivers, and this project will realign the highway on safer, more stable ground to protect and improve drivers’ safety.”