Norwood Young America, MN – This week, Congressman Emmer celebrated federal investments for two hard transportation infrastructure projects in Carver County. 

“Investing in transportation infrastructure isn’t just about saving Minnesotans time. It’s about enhancing safety for everyone who uses these corridors, improving efficiency, and stimulating economic growth throughout the state. We were proud to secure this federal investment and will continue to work to support efficient use of federal funding for hard infrastructure projects in the State of Minnesota,” Congressman Emmer said. 

On Thursday, Congressman Emmer participated in a groundbreaking celebration for the U.S. Highway 212 Rural Freight and Mobility Project. Congressman Emmer fought to secure $6.5 million in federal funding for this project during the fiscal year 2022 and 2023 appropriations processes. 

On Friday, Congressman Emmer toured the site of the Highway 5 Mobility Project. Congressman Emmer successfully secured $7 million in federal funding for this project during the fiscal year 2024 appropriations process. 

You can read more about the U.S. Highway 212 Rural Freight and Mobility Project here. More information on the Highway 5 Mobility Project is available here. 

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