This bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support road improvements in the city of Eden Prairie, specifically for the interchange at marked Trunk Highway 5 and Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 4. The funds will be allocated for various activities including preliminary transportation and utility design, environmental analysis, final design, and the acquisition of right-of-way and utility easements.
The appropriation is designated as a one-time funding source, which will remain available until June 30, 2030. The bill allows for the possibility of grants to be distributed to the city of Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, the Department of Transportation, or a combination of these entities to facilitate the necessary improvements and analyses for the interchange project.