Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance safety along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The improvements will focus on areas within the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, and Greenwood.

Main Provisions

• Funding: The bill proposes an appropriation of $2,700,000 from the trunk highway fund for the fiscal year 2026.
• Use of Funds: The funds will be used for the following purposes:
  • Predesign and design planning,
  • Land acquisition,
  • Preconstruction activities,
  • Actual construction for safety improvements on U.S. Highway 7.
• Availability: This funding is specified as a one-time appropriation. It remains available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota law.

Significant Changes

• The bill does not make any changes to existing laws but provides financial resources dedicated to improving highway safety on a specific corridor.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• U.S. Highway 7
• Corridor safety improvements
• Trunk highway fund
• Hennepin County