Klobuchar, Smith Secure Significant Funding for Project to Improve Interstate 94 and Trunk Highway 24 in Clearwater

Congress Passed Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured by Klobuchar, Smith

WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they secured $3,000,000 in federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal budget for a project to improve Interstate 94 and Trunk Highway 24 in Clearwater. The project includes reconstruction of Highway 24, adding roundabouts at County Road 7 and County Road 75, a diverging diamond intersection at I-94, among other improvements to help improve safety and efficiency around the intersection. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN).

"Our highways and roads are important links for our communities and it's critical we continue to invest in them," said Klobuchar. "With this federal grant, Clearwater will upgrade Interstate 94 and Trunk Highway 24 to improve traffic conditions."

"I always say that the best ideas come from those closest to the work, and these projects are exactly that," said Smith. "Upgrading this section of 94 will mean less congestion and safer trips for Minnesotans traveling through Wright County."

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.

Projects are expected to receive funding over the next several months.

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