Funding for U.S. Highway 169 segment expansion to a four-lane highway provided, prior appropriation modified, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $6 million for fiscal year 2024 and $8 million for fiscal year 2027 from the trunk highway fund to expand U.S. Highway 169 in Itasca County. The funding covers planning, design, environmental work, and engineering for converting a two-lane segment between Taconite and Pengilly into a four-lane divided highway. The $6 million appropriation, originally set to expire in 2027, is extended to June 30, 2029. This directly affects residents and travelers along this specific corridor by advancing infrastructure improvements for safety and capacity.