WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $7,300,000 in funding for projects to construct an interchange at County State Aid Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 14 as well as an associated flyover structure at 7th Street NW. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN). The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage. 

“This project will make essential upgrades to the Highway 14 and County State Aid Highway 44 interchange in Olmsted County to improve safety and efficiency for drivers and pedestrians. With this federal funding, this project is one step closer to completion,” said Klobuchar. 

“Our economy can only move as fast as our roads and bridges allow, and our roads and bridges have been outdated for way too long,” said Smith. “33,000 vehicles rely on this interchange every day to take kids to school, bring goods to market and ensure Minnesotans can get where they need to go, and this investment makes sure Minnesotans can do all those things safely.” 

Klobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called “Congressionally Directed Spending” (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.

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