County Project 28-76
Dakota County and the City of Inver Grove Heights are developing plans for roadway and crossing improvements along 80th Street E. (County Road 28). The project is between Babcock Trail and Bowman Avenue. It also includes school safety improvements near the Simley High School and Inver Grove Heights Middle School.
The project includes:
- A 4- to 3-lane reduction of 80th Street E. from Babcock Trail to Bowman Avenue.
- Multi-use crossing enhancements to improve access to nearby destinations.
- School crossing improvements at Boyd Avenue.
- Reconstruction of the signal system at 80th Street E. and Blaine Avenue.
Project timeline
June-August 2025
Get email updates
To receive email updates for this project, email Janan Putz at janan.putz@co.dakota.mn.us. Please include “CP 28-76 Updates" in the subject line.
Access
Traffic will be down to one lane in each direction.
Construction
July 25–Aug. 2
- Installing storm sewer
- Working on signal
- Installing curb towards the end of the week of July 28
All work is weather permitting.
Contact
If you have questions or comments, please contact Dakota County's Construction Engineer:
Jeannine Briol, P.E.
952-891-7926
jeannine.briol@co.dakota.mn.us