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Line 5 Reroute Faces Legal Battle | Duluth News
Enbridge’s $900 million Line 5 reroute in Northern Wisconsin is halfway done, carving a new 41-mile path south of the Bad River Reservation to avoid tribal lands—after decades of legal and environmental pushback. Construction began in 2019 amid complex terrain and property negotiations, with pipes coated in epoxy for corrosion resistance. Despite regulatory approvals, lawsuits from the Bad River Tribe and environmental groups challenge permits, citing risks to waterways and wetlands. Court arguments were heard last Thursday, with Enbridge confident in its permitting process and safety…
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