Eveleth Progress Parkway appropriation

This bill appropriates $8 million from the general fund for the Progress Parkway project in Eveleth, St. Louis County. The funds cover planning, design, construction, and related work to improve intersections, realign roads, and extend the Parkway between U.S. Highway 53/St. Louis County Highway 142 and Trunk Highway 37/Station 44 Road. It is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2029, and supplements prior funding for the same project. The bill directly affects local infrastructure in Eveleth by providing state funds for specific road improvements.