SF3514

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to improve transportation infrastructure by funding the construction of two roundabouts on Trunk Highway 24 in Wright County, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $2,790,000 from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation. This funding is designated for the predesign, design, engineering, and construction of two roundabouts.
• Location of Improvements: The roundabouts will be constructed at the intersections of Trunk Highway 24 with Wright County State-Aid Highway 7 and Wright County Road 145, near the city of Clearwater.
• Use of State Bonds: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to provide the necessary financing for the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill authorizes the sale of state bonds specifically for the construction of the roundabouts, which involves financial and logistical arrangements as prescribed by existing Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions.

Relevant Terms

• Bond issuance
• Transportation infrastructure
• Roundabouts
• Trunk Highway 24
• Wright County
• Appropriation