SF2355

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to extend the availability of previously allocated funding for the reconstruction of a section of U.S. Highway 8 in Chisago County, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The funding is specifically allocated for the predesign, design, engineering, and reconstruction of U.S. Highway 8.
• The project extends from Karmel Avenue in Chisago City to Interstate Highway 35.
• The reconstruction will include the development of pedestrian and bike trails along U.S. Highway 8 and the creation of crossings.
• Potential expansions include increasing certain segments of the highway to four lanes.
• The construction plan may involve constructing or reconstructing frontage roads and backage roads.
• Realignment of local roads might be necessary to optimize access points to U.S. Highway 8.
• The funding is specifically for project components that qualify for trunk highway bond proceeds.

Significant Changes

• The bill extends the deadline for the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond sale proceeds until December 31, 2029, contrary to prior statutes which had set different deadlines.

Relevant Terms

U.S. Highway 8, Chisago County, reconstruction, pedestrian and bike trails, four lanes expansion, frontage roads, backage roads, trunk highway bonds, bond sale authorization.