County Projects 31-115 and 74-11
Dakota County and the City of Farmington are beginning a corridor study along Denmark Avenue (County Road 31) and 220th Street West (County Road 74). The study includes:
- Denmark Avenue (County Road 31) from 212th Street W. (County Road 50) to 220th Street W. (County Road 74).
- 220th Street West (County Road 74) from Denmark Avenue to Honeysuckle Lane.
The study will evaluate existing site conditions, traffic volumes, area development, crash history and other key factors. This will determine recommended improvements in this area of Farmington.
What is a corridor study?
Corridor studies look at current and future transportation needs. We look at data and get input from the community to find ways to improve safety a nd mobility and meet transportation goals.
Any improvements identified would be considered for potential future construction projects. The county will fund and complete final design and construction of any improvements as part of a separate, future project.
Project objectives
The proposed corridor study will look to:
- Address aging infrastructure
- Improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit accommodations
- Evaluate reconstruction options for the Denmark Avenue (County Road 31) segment
- Evaluate reconstruction options for the 220th Street W. (County Road 74) segment
- Determine a new bridge design for the Denmark Avenue bridge over the Vermillion River
- Evaluate future crossing accommodations for the Lake Marrion Greenway
- Determine a potential school crossing location along Denmark Avenue
The final goal of the study is to identify a preferred design for the segments to plan future projects.
Open house #2 - Tuesday, July 22, 2025
An open house was held on Tuesday, July 22 at Farmington City Hall, 430
Third St., Farmington.
There was no formal presentation. Project staff was available to discuss the project information and provide an opportunity to gain public input. The following information was shared:
- Study background and timeline
- Project goals and objectives
- Corridor needs and opportunities
- Initial street section concepts
- Proposed pedestrian and traffic improvement considerations
- Next steps
Comment on a specific location on an interactive map
Open house #1 — Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
An open house was held on Thursday, Dec. 19 at Farmington City Hall. There was no formal presentation. Project staff was available to discuss the project information and provide an opportunity to gain public input.
Tentative project timeline
October-December 2024: Data collection and analysis
December 2024: Public information meeting #1
January 2025-March 2025: Alternative concept development
February 2025: Public information meeting #2
Spring-Summer 2025: Recommended improvements
June 2025: Public information meeting #3
There are no construction plans in 2025. The county will use this study to seek funding and make plans for construction in the future.
Provide input
Complete a project feedback form
For assistance or more information
Stay up to date throughout the process by visiting this webpage. You can also contact the Dakota County project manager if you have any questions:
Hassan Hussein
Project Manager
982-891-7105
hassan.hussein@co.dakota.mn.us