Purpose

This bill provides funding changes related to transportation projects in Scott County, focusing on an interchange between U.S. Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 282 in the city of Jordan. It also includes a small measure to authorize lighting for a city identification sign in Shakopee.

Main Provisions

• Onetime appropriation: From the general fund in fiscal year 2024, the state would give $4,900,000 to the commissioner of transportation as a grant to Scott County. The money is for design and construction of local road improvements tied to the U.S. Highway 169–Trunk Highway 282 interchange and nearby Scott County StateAid Highway 9 in the city of Jordan.
• Project scope: The funding supports improvements such as bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, rail grade separation, road work, and public utility relocations.
• Availability: The appropriation is a one-time grant and remains available for use until June 30, 2027.
• Additional authorization: The bill also authorizes lighting for a city identification sign in the city of Shakopee.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Amendments to Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section 17, subdivision 10: The bill adds the new one-time appropriation and associated project scope to the list of authorized uses for the interchange project and related improvements.
• The changes specify that the appropriation comes from the general fund and is designated for Scott County’s interchange design and construction, along with related work such as bicycle/pedestrian accommodations, rail grade separation, road work, and public utility relocations. It also clarifies the availability period through June 30, 2027.

Summary Notes

• The focus is on the interchange at U.S. Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 282 in Jordan, with a broader aim of improving local road access and safety.
• The bill ties state funding to a specific local project and extends related improvements to include non-motorized access and rail considerations.

Relevant Terms - U.S. Highway 169 - Trunk Highway 282 - interchange - Scott County - City of Jordan - Scott County StateAid Highway 9 - design and construction - onetime appropriation - general fund - fiscal year 2024 - availability until June 30, 2027 - bicycle and pedestrian accommodations - rail grade separation - road work - public utility relocations - lighting for Shakopee identification sign - Laws 2023 chapter 68 article 1 section 17 subdivision 10