Douglas County Interstate Highway 94 interchange project appropriation

This bill appropriates $1.5 million from the general fund for preliminary engineering work on a proposed interchange at Interstate Highway 94 near the Lake Burgen rest area in Douglas County. It requires the state transportation commissioner to choose between using existing Douglas County State-Aid Highway 23 or Highway 17 infrastructure, based on projected 50-year local growth and input from local officials. The funding is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2029, and directly affects Douglas County residents and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The bill does not fund construction but focuses on planning and site selection.