The bill appropriates $1,500,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of transportation for preliminary engineering of an interchange project on Interstate Highway 94 near the Lake Burgen rest area in Douglas County. The project will utilize either existing Douglas County State-Aid Highway 23 or Highway 17 infrastructure, with the decision based on anticipated local growth over the next 50 years and consultations with local officials to assess the best cost value considering future growth expectations.

This appropriation is a one-time allocation and will remain available until June 30, 2029. The bill emphasizes the importance of local engagement and long-term planning in determining the most suitable infrastructure for the interchange project.