ST. PAUL - Minnesota cities, counties and townships can apply for funding support for transportation infrastructure projects on local roads as part of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Local Road Improvement Program.
Approximately $25.3 million in bond funds is available for constructing or reconstructing local roads in 2018, 2019 or 2020. Funding may be requested for projects that will reduce traffic crashes on rural County State Aid Highways, for projects on local roads with regional significance or for the local share of a trunk highway project.
Types of projects previously funded include roundabouts, pavement reconstruction, curve and roadway alignment, pavement resurfacing and reconditioning, and safety improvements such as turn lanes, traffic signals and rural intersection warning systems.
The deadline for counties and state aid cities (population greater than 5,000) is Nov. 3, and Dec. 1 for non-state aid cities and townships.
The application and more information is available online at dot.state.mn.us/stateaid/lrip. Applications may be submitted electronically at saltirhelp.dot@state.mn.us . Questions about the solicitation may be directed to Patti Loken at 651-366-3803 or Patti.Loken@state.mn.us .
