Ham Lake Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast interchange improvements appropriation

This bill allocates $16.5 million from the trunk highway fund to improve the interchange between Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast in Ham Lake. The funding will cover preliminary engineering, environmental studies, final design, land acquisition, and construction of the intersection improvements along with associated frontage and backage roads. The money is designated for fiscal year 2027 and remains available until June 30, 2031, with the commissioner of transportation responsible for managing the project. This one-time appropriation directly benefits Anoka County and the City of Ham Lake by enhancing transportation infrastructure in the area.