227.603.  Legislative findings — construction. — 1.  The general assembly finds that:

  (1)  The present and prospective traffic congestion in the designated region of the project and the limited availability of state moneys require such project for the public safety, health, and welfare; and

  (2)  Sections 227.600 to 227.669 will encourage private sector innovation and investment in the state to accomplish the project that would not otherwise be undertaken, thereby serving the public safety, health, and welfare.

  2.  Sections 227.600 to 227.669 shall be liberally construed to accomplish the legislative findings and purposes set forth in this section.