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Cost of $3B Blue Line Extension project increases again — by over $330M
The Blue Line Extension project's cost has increased by $336 million, raising the total projected cost to nearly $3.6 billion. The Metropolitan Council attributed the increase to project scope changes and additional contingency, with construction starting in 2027 and service delayed until 2033.
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