Minnesota Legislature
Policy modifications aim for more MnDOT flexibility
Length restrictions on road improvement projects that involve neighboring states would be lifted and a simplified bidding process for projects related to unexpected natural or man-made disasters would take effect under a Department of Transportation policy bill passed Friday in the House.
HF3038/SF2614*would eliminate a requirement that a highway construction project on a connector highway to an adjoining state not exceed one mile in length and delete an identical limit on projects completed by an adjoining state on a road that connects to Minnesota.
Sponsored by Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL-Eagan), the bill passed 122-0. Last week, the Senate passed the bill 55-0 sponsored by Sen. D. Scott Dibble. It will now go to the governor.
“This will give (MnDOT) a lot more flexibility,” Masin said.
The bill would also broaden conditions under which MnDOT can allow a shortened one-week bid advertisement. In addition to projects related to damage from the springtime thaw, the department would be able to use the one-week period for road work necessitated by natural disasters like floods, or other sudden natural phenomena or man-made disasters.
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