Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to allocate funds for the replacement of the Randolph Avenue Bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota. It aims to ensure safe and efficient infrastructure for the area by authorizing necessary construction and improvements.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $3,500,000 from the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund. This will be used for a grant to St. Paul to design, acquire right-of-way, and construct a replacement for Randolph Avenue Bridge No. 7272.

• Construction and Improvement: The funds will cover the construction of the new bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad as well as the reconstruction and rehabilitation of parts of Randolph Avenue east of its intersection with CSAH 37 (Shepard Road).

• Inclusion of Various Costs: The appropriation will also cover internal staff costs, design, project administration, engineering, inspection, and specific construction tasks. These include:

  • Railroad permitting and development costs.
  • Railroad realignment and profile modification.
  • Temporary access and maintenance of traffic.
  • Installation of trails, sidewalks, signals, and utilities like sewer and water.

Significant Changes

• The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds as a funding mechanism. The State of Minnesota will sell and issue bonds up to $3,500,000 to finance the bridge replacement project.

Relevant Terms

Randolph Avenue Bridge, St. Paul, bond proceeds, state transportation fund, Union Pacific Railroad, CSAH 37 Shepard Road, right-of-way acquisition, bridge construction, infrastructure improvement, railroad realignment, traffic maintenance.