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952-891-7000
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County Road 73 (Babcock Trail) Trail Construction from Upper 55th Street to Interstate 494, Inver Grove Heights

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​​​​​County Road 73 project mapCounty Project ​73-35

Dakota County and the City of Inver Grove Heights are designing and constructing a 0.5-mile segment of trail. It will go on the east side of Babcock Trail between Upper 55th Street and​ Interstate 494.

​Project ba​ckground

A 2017 feasibility study considered many pedestrian and bicycle improvements. A 10-foot multi-use trail on the east side of Babcock Trail was recommended.  

Project ov​​erview

The City of Inver Grove Heights is leading the trail and related improvements. The final design is expected to include:

  • Changes to existing stormwater facilities
  • A retaining wall
  • ADA improvements
  • Bus stop improvements
  • Changes to the roadway shoulder.

​Design work and right of way acquisition is expected to continue through 2024. Construction is planned for 2025.

Public open house - Tuesday, ​Oct. 1, 2024

A public open house will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, Room 1, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. The open house will ​share information on the project plan and construction.

For assistance or more info​rmation

For more information on the project, ​contact:

Paul Merchlewicz, Inver Grove Heights
651-450-2572
pmerchlewicz@ighmn.gov

Joe Morneau, Dakota County
952-891-7986
joe.morneau@co.dakota.mn.us


Last updated: 9/19/2024 9:54 AM

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