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 detoured during work on water mains. Eastbound lane will be open with access to Thompson County Park. 
See detour map.
Construction
Aug. 1–9
- Working on water mains from Highway 52 to Sperl Street W.
Construction on Butler Avenue is delayed until water main work is complete. All work is weather dependent
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