U.S. Highway 10 freeway conversion in Sherburne County bond issue and appropriation

This bill appropriates $35 million to convert the existing U.S. Highway 10 corridor in Sherburne County to a freeway, specifically for Phase 1 improvements including an interchange at 15th Avenue SE in St. Cloud. It authorizes the state to sell up to $35 million in bonds, with proceeds deposited into the trunk highway fund to cover design, engineering, land acquisition, and construction costs. The funds directly affect Sherburne County residents and travelers along this highway segment, with unspent amounts potentially funding Phase 2 upgrades later. The bill focuses solely on financing and project scope, with no additional policy changes or stakeholder impacts described.