HF2657

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for making safety improvements along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $2,700,000 from the trunk highway fund for fiscal year 2026.
• These funds are designated for the costs associated with predesign, design, land acquisition, preconstruction, and construction activities.
• The safety improvements will take place along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, and Greenwood.

Significant Changes

• The bill provides a one-time appropriation that remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, ensuring long-term funding support until completion.
• The allocation is specifically available for project portions that are eligible for trunk highway funds, indicating a targeted use of the funds in line with state highway project criteria.

Relevant Terms

• Highway safety improvements
• Trunk highway fund
• U.S. Highway 7
• Hennepin County
• Predesign
• Land acquisition
• Preconstruction
• Onetime appropriation