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SF 2145

Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 intersection improvements appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Abeler and 4 co-sponsors

SF 2145: Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 Intersection Improvements Appropriation OverviewBill Number: SF 2145 Title: Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County

Referred to Transportation
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Bill Summary · SF 2145

SF 2145: Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 Intersection Improvements Appropriation

Overview

Bill Number: SF 2145
Title: Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 intersection improvements appropriation
Status: Referred to Transportation
Introduced: March 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill appropriates $15 million from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for improvements to the intersection of Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 in Ham Lake, Minnesota. The goal is to address longstanding traffic congestion and safety issues at this busy intersection, which serves as a major regional transportation hub.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriates $15 million from the state's general fund to MnDOT for the Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 intersection improvement project
  • Requires MnDOT to use the funds for construction, engineering, and other necessary costs to redesign and reconstruct the intersection
  • Specifies that the project must include the addition of turn lanes, traffic signals, and other infrastructure improvements to enhance traffic flow and safety
  • Directs MnDOT to coordinate with Anoka County and the city of Ham Lake on the project's design and implementation

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Residents, commuters, and businesses in the Ham Lake area who rely on the Trunk Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 60 intersection will benefit from reduced congestion and improved safety
  • MnDOT will be responsible for managing the project and overseeing the $15 million appropriation
  • Anoka County and the city of Ham Lake will collaborate with MnDOT on the project's design and implementation

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been referred to the Minnesota Senate's Transportation Committee for consideration. If passed by the committee and both chambers of the legislature, it would then be sent to the governor for signature or veto. If signed into law, MnDOT would have until June 30, 2027, to complete the intersection improvement project using the appropriated funds.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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