Minnesota Statutes Transportation (Ch. 160-174A) § 161.166. Commissioner action; other highways

Subdivision 1. Applicability. This section applies to trunk highways that are not interstate highways.

Subd. 2. Action on approved final layout. If the appeal board recommends approval of the final layout or does not submit its findings or recommendations within 60 days of the hearing, in which case the final layout is deemed approved, the commissioner may prepare substantially similar final construction plans and proceed with the project. If the final construction plans change access or traffic capacity or require additional acquisition of right-of-way from the final layout approved by the appeal board, the commissioner shall submit the portion of the final construction plan that shows the changes, to the governing body for its approval or disapproval undersection 161.164, subdivision 2.

Subd. 4. Action on disapproved final layout. If the appeal board disapproves the final layout, the commissioner may:

Subd. 5. Final construction plans issued. The commissioner shall send a complete set of final construction plans to the municipality at least 45 days before the bid opening for informational purposes.