Purpose

Provide a one-time funding approval to support the realignment of Trunk Highway 73 south of the city of Cromwell. The funds are intended to cover engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction work related to the realignment.

Main Provisions

• Creates a one-time appropriation in fiscal year 2026.
• Source: trunk highway fund.
• Recipient: commissioner of transportation.
• Authorized uses: engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction.
• Project scope: realign portions of marked Trunk Highway 73 south of the city of Cromwell.
• Time limit: funds available until June 30, 2028.

Financial Details

• Funding comes from the trunk highway fund.
• Amount is not specified in the text provided.
• Described as a one-time appropriation rather than an ongoing funding line.

Location and Scope

• Applies to Trunk Highway 73 near and south of Cromwell, Minnesota.

Significance and Change to Existing Law

• Adds a specific, one-time funding authorization for a highway realignment project.
• Represents a temporary increase in transportation spending tied to this project, with a defined end date for availability of the funds.

Practical Impact

• Enables the Minnesota Department of Transportation to proceed with planning, acquiring necessary land, and constructing the realignment to improve traffic flow and safety along Trunk Highway 73 in the Cromwell area.

Relevant Terms - Trunk Highway 73 - Cromwell - realign - engineering - right-of-way acquisition - construction - one-time appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - trunk highway fund - commissioner of transportation - available until June 30, 2028