SF823

Purpose

• Modify transportation funding to support the design and construction of an interchange at U.S. Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 282 in Scott County (the City of Jordan area) and to authorize lighting for a Shakopee identification sign. The change is a legislative adjustment to existing funding and to update the related legal provisions.

Main Provisions

• One-time appropriation: In fiscal year 2024, $4,900,000 from the general fund is appropriated to the Commissioner of Transportation as a grant to Scott County.
• Project scope: The funds are for design and construction of local road improvements associated with the U.S. Highway 169 – Trunk Highway 282 interchange and Scott County State Aid Highway 9 in the City of Jordan. The project includes accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians, a rail grade separation, road work, and public utility relocations.
• Timing: This is a one-time appropriation that remains available for use until June 30, 2027.
• Additional authorization: The bill also authorizes lighting for the City of Shakopee identification sign.
• Legal change: The bill amends Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section 17, subdivision 10 to reflect the above changes and funding.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Updates Subdivision 10 of Section 17 in Laws 2023 chapter 68 to add the U.S. Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 282 interchange project in Jordan, specify the $4.9 million general fund appropriation in FY 2024, and include related project elements (bicycle/pedestrian accommodations, rail grade separation, road work, utilities relocations) as part of the authorized uses.

Financial and Implementation Details

• Funding source: General fund.
• Recipient: Minnesota Department of Transportation (for a grant to Scott County).
• Project location: Interchange area involving U.S. Highway 169, Trunk Highway 282, and Scott County State Aid Highway 9 in the City of Jordan.
• Available period: Through June 30, 2027.

Illustrative Impact

• Improves regional transportation infrastructure by enabling the interchange project, potentially reducing congestion and improving safety for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Supports utilities and rail separation in the corridor, which can reduce future disruption from construction or maintenance.

Relevant Terms - U.S. Highway 169 - Trunk Highway 282 - interchange - Scott County - City of Jordan - State Aid Highway 9 - design and construction - local road improvements - bicycles and pedestrians - rail grade separation - road work - public utility relocations - lighting for identification sign - City of Shakopee - general fund - Minnesota Department of Transportation - Laws 2023 chapter 68 article 1 section 17 subdivision 10 - one-time appropriation - fiscal year 2024 - June 30, 2027