A series of briefings is being held by the departments of transportation in the US states of Minnesta and Wisconsin to update the public and industry about plans for the St Croix River Crossing. Public briefings yesterday and today follow on from an industry meeting last week about the US$668.5 million design and build project.

The next steps for the project include the development of the design and construction criteria that will be used as the basis for a contract to be let in 2013.

The project team will be analysing the bridge proposals, ensuring that the proposed structure can be built and developing detailed cost estimates.