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 Stacy Reilly at stacy.reilly@co.dakota.mn.us.
Please include “CP 4-17 Updates" in the subject line.
Access
Butler Avenue is currently closed westbound between Sperl Street and Highway 52. This closure will remain in effect until the completion of the project.
See detour map.
Construction
Oct. 24-Nov. 1
Construction is progressing.
- Phase II construction is complete. The contractor will mill off the top layer of old pavement and resurface Butler Avenue from Robert Street to Highway 52 at the end of the project.
- Phase III between Sperl Street and Waterloo began on Oct. 8. During the week of Oct. 27, the contractor will be:
- Installing storm sewer structures
- Excavating for a retaining wall
- Preparing for curb installation
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