Purpose of the Bill

The bill is intended to improve transportation safety by funding specific improvements along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $2,700,000 for fiscal year 2026 from the trunk highway fund.
• Project Scope: Funds are designated for the predesign, design, land acquisition, preconstruction, and construction phases.
• Target Locations: The improvements will take place in the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, and Greenwood.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This appropriation is a one-time financial allocation aimed explicitly at safety improvements for the U.S. Highway 7 corridor.
• The appropriated funds will remain available until the project is completed or abandoned, ensuring that the money can be used throughout the project's duration as needed, as long as it adheres to the guidelines set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Relevant Terms

transportation, safety improvements, U.S. Highway 7, Hennepin County, trunk highway fund, appropriation, fiscal year 2026, project design, land acquisition, preconstruction, construction, Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, Greenwood.