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.
Tentative project timeline
Private utility companies will begin relocating their facilities as soon as possible.
Construction is scheduled to begin with setting up traffic control, installing erosion control and other preparation for the improvement construction and installation of the trail.
- Roadwork is tentatively scheduled to begin June 7, 2025.
- Completion is scheduled for fall 2025.
- Proposed weekly updates will be posted. The schedule is dependent on weather and can change throughout the project.
Please exercise caution for your own safety and construction workers' safety. Additional closure and detour information will be available prior to planned road closures.
Construction
June 20–28
- Tree removal from Robert Street to Sperl Street on the south side of Butler Avenue will start on Thursday, June 26
- Traffic lanes will be open in both directions but shifted during this work. Please drive carefully.
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.
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