Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve transportation infrastructure in Wright County, Minnesota. It seeks to enhance safety and traffic flow by constructing two roundabouts on Trunk Highway 24.

Main Provisions

• Funding: The bill appropriates $2,790,000 from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund for the project.
• Infrastructure Improvements: The funds are allocated for the predesign, design, engineering, and construction of two roundabouts on Trunk Highway 24. These roundabouts will be located at the intersections with Wright County State-Aid Highway 7 and Wright County Road 145, near the city of Clearwater.
• Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to secure the necessary funding for the project. The commissioner of management and budget is responsible for selling and issuing these bonds as required.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill facilitates the use of trunk highway bonds, allowing this specific allocation for infrastructure improvement on Trunk Highway 24.

Relevant Terms

• Transportation infrastructure
• Trunk Highway 24
• Roundabouts
• State bonds
• Wright County, Minnesota