Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to ensure funding for the replacement of the Robert Street viaduct in St. Paul, Minnesota if federal funding is withdrawn.

Main Provisions

• Contingent Funding: The bill sets up contingency plans for financial support if the federal RAISE grant, which was awarded for the project, is rescinded.
• Funding Sources:
  • Trunk Highway Fund: $21,200,000 would be allocated to complete eligible portions of the project if the federal grant is no longer available.
  • General Fund: An additional $3,800,000 would be allocated for parts of the project that cannot be funded by the trunk highway fund.

Significant Changes

• This legislation would provide state-level funding for infrastructure improvements if the expected federal grant does not materialize. This ensures that the project can still be completed without interruption.

Relevant Terms

RAISE grant, Robert Street viaduct, trunk highway fund, general fund, infrastructure improvements, St. Paul, USDOT.