MN SF3979

Appropriates $105,700,000 from bond proceeds in the trunk highway fund to the commissioner of transportation for expansion of marked Trunk Highway 14 to four lanes from County Road 180 in Steele County to County State-Aid Highway 3 in Dodge County.

Funds may be used for property acquisition, easements, design, engineering, construction, furnishing, and equipment of the highway expansion project.

Includes funding for overpass bridges at Steele County Road 16 and County State-Aid Highway 1, an interchange at County State-Aid Highway 3, upgrades to County State-Aid Highway 3 to meet trunk highway standards, a right turn lane from County State-Aid Highway 3 onto Front Street in Claremont, and railroad gate arm installation at County State-Aid Highway 3.

Authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $105,700,000 per Minnesota Statutes sections 167.50 to 167.52 and Minnesota Constitution article XIV, section 11.

Bond proceeds (excluding accrued interest and premiums) must be deposited in the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund; section becomes effective the day following final enactment.