Independence; U.S. Highway 12 safety and mobility improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 3523 appropriates $4 million in general obligation bonds and $16 million in trunk highway bonds to fund safety and mobility improvements on U.S. Highway 12 in Independence, Minnesota, specifically between County Line Road and County Road 90 in Hennepin County. The funds will cover planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic safety and flow for drivers and residents using this highway segment. The state will issue bonds to raise the required funds, with the money directed to the city of Independence through the commissioner of transportation. This bill directly affects Independence residents, commuters, and local transportation infrastructure on this specific highway corridor.