This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1642), authored by Representative Wolgamott, proposes funding for the conversion of U.S. Highway 10 into a freeway in Sherburne County. The bill appropriates $35 million from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund for design, engineering, environmental analysis, land acquisition, and construction work.

The project focuses on Phase 1, which includes: 1. Constructing an interchange at U.S. Highway 10 and Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 8 (15th Avenue SE) in St. Cloud. 2. Making additional improvements to U.S. Highway 10 in the interchange area.

Any unspent funds from this appropriation may be applied to Phase 2 of the project, which involves further trunk highway improvements.

The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to issue and sell state bonds, up to $35 million, to fund the project as per Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions. The bond proceeds (excluding accrued interest and any premiums from the sale) will be deposited in the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund.