County Project 4-17
Dakota County and the City of West St. Paul are constructing a new trail and reconstructing portions of Butler Avenue from S. Robert Street (Highway 3) to Highway 52. The trail will be on the south side of Butler Avenue, from Robert Street to Sperl Street, and on the north side of Butler Avenue, from Sperl Street to Highway 52. The new trail will have current and future needs in mind. It will improve both safety and accessibility.
Drivers should expect temporary lane closures, detours, flaggers and delays throughout the project. Please allow extra time for travel, watch for construction signage and be cautious while driving through the construction area.
Project timeline
June-fall 2025
Get email updates
To receive email updates for this project, email Janan Putz at janan.putz@co.dakota.mn.us
Please include “CP 4-17 Updates" in the subject line.
Access
Westbound traffic will be allowed. No eastbound traffic will be allowed. 
See detour map.
No parking on either side of the street on Butler Avenue in Phase I.
Construction
Aug. 25–30
Construction will begin on the south side of Butler Avenue between Robert Street and Oakdale Avenue.
- Removing curb, driveways and sidewalk
- Placing rock and gravel in the driveways to create a drivable surface to get in and out
- Placing inlet protection in storm sewer grates
- Working on storm sewer
Contact
If you have specific questions or comments, please contact Dakota County's Construction Engineer:
Jeannine Briol, P.E.
952-891-7926
jeannine.briol@co.dakota.mn.us