Following protests in June 2021, Enbridge spokesperson Michael Barnes compared the blockade of the pump station to the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He said that the pipeline expansion had been 60% completed and that the protests had not had a major impact on construction. Enbridge CEO Al Monaco has said that the pipeline expansion is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021. According to Enbridge, as of June 2021, around 4000 workers are constructing the pipeline at five different project areas in Minnesota.