Washington County Lake Elmo Avenue and Trunk Highway 36 new interchange bond issue and appropriation

This bill appropriates $5 million from state transportation funds to construct a new interchange at the intersection of Trunk Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue in Washington County. The funding, authorized through up to $5 million in state bonds, covers property acquisition, design, construction, and equipment for the city of Lake Elmo’s share of the project. The project will create a new road connection at this specific location to improve traffic flow and safety. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on funding authorization for this infrastructure upgrade.