The bill appropriates $1,500,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of transportation for a study focused on specific intersections involving marked Trunk Highway 23 in the city of Rockville. The intersections under consideration include those at Stearns County State-Aid Highway 47, Stearns County State-Aid Highway 82, and Stearns County Road 140.
The study aims to evaluate whether an underpass, overpass, or tunnel would be the most effective solution for enhancing safety at these intersections. Notably, the study is explicitly prohibited from considering a J-turn as a viable option. This funding represents a one-time appropriation dedicated to this safety assessment.