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

The bill requests the Department of Transportation to establish an Indirect Roadwork Disruption Grant Program. This program would 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 Department is asked to develop criteria for the grants, including notice of roadwork, duration, severity, and economic impact. The Department must also collaborate with counties for joint roadwork impacts and submit a progress report to the Legislature by the 2027 session.

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

The bill requests the Department of Transportation to establish an Indirect Roadwork Disruption Grant Program. This program would 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 Department is asked to develop criteria for the grants, including notice of roadwork, duration, severity, and economic impact. The Department must also collaborate with counties for joint roadwork impacts and submit a progress report to the Legislature by the 2027 session.