2009-04-07
07:58:31
The refurbishing of a fire tower located on the American side of the border is part of an improvement project being examined in the International Falls area.
The Gateway Corridor proposes to improve the area between Highway 53 along Highway 11 to Voyageur's National Park. It includes renovating a State-owned building at the corner of Highways 53 and 11 intro a Central Wayside Rest. The plan also proposes corridor streetscapes and an extension of the bike trail from Voyageur's National Park to the city, signage, along with the improvements to the former fire tower located near the park.
Task Force Chair Terry Stone says the next step is to identify champions to help move the projects forward. Stone says many of the projects would qualify for federal funding.
