Minimum commencement date for certain trunk highway construction work established.

HF 3577 establishes a minimum 180-day waiting period between when a construction contract is awarded and when work can begin on certain Minnesota trunk highway projects. This requirement applies to highway construction contracts managed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), directly affecting contractors and MnDOT project timelines. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to mandate that the commissioner must set a construction start date at least six months after contract award, ensuring more time for planning before work commences. The provision takes effect for bids first advertised on or after October 1, 2026.