Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to allocate funds for improving traffic safety and efficiency at specific intersections along Trunk Highway 23 in Rockville, Minnesota. The goal is to enhance road infrastructure by constructing additional lanes and buffers to facilitate smoother and safer vehicle movement.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $1,620,000 for fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota's general fund to develop intersections on Trunk Highway 23.
• The funding is designated for the construction of acceleration lanes, right-turn lanes, and right-turn buffers. This involves both directions at two key intersections.
• The first intersection is between Trunk Highway 23 and Stearns County State-Aid Highway 47.
• The second intersection involves Trunk Highway 23 with Stearns County Road 140 and Stearns County State-Aid Highway 82.
• The project covers the complete design, engineering services, and all construction-related costs.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill introduces a one-time appropriation specifically addressing infrastructure improvements, implying a change in budget allocation for these projects in fiscal year 2026 without affecting ongoing transportation legislation.

Relevant Terms

• Transportation
• Appropriation
• Trunk Highway 23
• Intersection improvements
• Rockville, Minnesota
• Acceleration lanes
• Right-turn lanes
• General fund