Requesting the Department of Transportation to create a grant program for property owners and small businesses affected by unplanned roadwork.

The bill requests the Department of Transportation to establish an Indirect Roadwork Disruption Grant Program. This program aims to provide grants to property owners and small businesses impacted by unplanned road closures, detours, blockages, or utility disruptions caused by state or county roadwork. The grants are intended to mitigate economic impacts, including loss of property access, prolonged detours, and loss of business revenue. The Department is also requested to develop criteria for grant provision and submit a progress report by the convening of the Regular Session of 2027.

Requesting the Department of Transportation to create a grant program for property owners and small businesses affected by unplanned roadwork.

The bill requests the Department of Transportation to establish an Indirect Roadwork Disruption Grant Program. This program aims to provide grants to property owners and small businesses impacted by unplanned road closures, detours, blockages, or utility disruptions caused by state or county roadwork. The grants are intended to mitigate economic impacts, including loss of property access, prolonged detours, and loss of business revenue. The Department is also requested to develop criteria for grant provision and submit a progress report by the convening of the Regular Session of 2027.