Environmental study next step in proposed rail line route

By Bob Balgemann

REPORTER

Plans to build a 278-mile rail line from Milton, Wis., through eastern Boone County and on to LaPorte, Ind., are in the next stage.

Given the potential for issues, it was determined that the route should have an environmental impact study (EIS), which is under way.

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