MADISON (WKOW) -- Supporters of the Line 5 relocation project met Tuesday in Madison to highlight what they say are the benefits of the proposed reroute.

The existing Line 5 pipeline runs from Superior to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, crossing 12 miles of the Bad River Reservation. The relocation plan would reroute 41 miles of pipeline around the reservation.

Project backers said the relocation would create 700 union construction jobs, make propane more affordable and boost Wisconsin's economy. The Department of Natural Resources approved permits for the project last November following years of review.

"After that extensive of a review, we know we can be sure this project can be done safely and without negative impact to the environment we all cherish so much," said Mark Graul of the Wisc

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