The bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 specifically for road improvements in the city of Eden Prairie. This funding is designated for one or more grants to the city, Hennepin County, the Department of Transportation, or a combination of these entities. The funds will be used for various activities related to the construction of an interchange at marked Trunk Highway 5 and Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 4, including preliminary transportation and utility design, environmental analysis, final design, and the acquisition of right-of-way and utility easements.
This appropriation is a one-time allocation and will remain available until June 30, 2030, allowing for the necessary planning and development work to be completed for the interchange and its associated roadways.