The bill establishes a Resilient Pavement Program under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.205, aimed at providing supplemental funding for modifications to the pavement design life of trunk highway projects. The program is designed to enhance long-term cost-effectiveness by allowing the commissioner of transportation to revise project specifications to include a modified pavement design life of at least 50 years. To qualify for funding, projects must meet specific criteria, including being part of a state transportation improvement program and demonstrating a cost-effectiveness ratio of two or greater.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $150,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2027 to support the Resilient Pavement Program, with funds available until June 30, 2035. The commissioner is tasked with establishing procedures for project selection and must publish information about the program's implementation and selected projects on the department's website. The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability in the use of funds, prohibiting expenditures for program delivery.