MN SF2583

Road authorities must determine whether rural or suburban undivided roadway projects meet minimum design standards before acquiring easements, and may only exceed those standards for drainage or road safety reasons

Public reports required before easement acquisition must describe the project scope, location, dimensions, and purpose, along with detailed justification addressing safety concerns, drainage issues, or an explicit statement that neither applies

Road authorities must present easement justification at a public or county board hearing before proceeding with land acquisition

Public reports must be written in plain language, published on the road authority's website, and allow a minimum 30-day public comment period before action is taken

Effective August 1, 2025, applying to road construction projects on or after that date