County Project 42-172
Dakota County and the City of Apple Valley are resurfacing 3.5 miles of pavement on County Road 42. The project starts at 147th Street and ends at Diamond Path (County Road 33). The road has severe cracking, failing curb, drainage concerns and non-compliant pedestrian facilities.
The project will remove the top layer of pavement and replace it with a new layer. This type of resurfacing project allows for other improvements. Pedestrian improvements to current standards, signal replacements, and transit improvements are included with this project.
The improvements will include a new roadway surface, striping and pavement markings. Intersections will have new curb ramps, audible push buttons for crossing the road and pedestrian countdown timers. The completed project will improve the ride, mobility and compliance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Dakota County and the City of Apple Valley are also planning to
replace the aging traffic control signal systems at Garrett Avenue and Pilot Knob Road (County Road 31).
Road closures and detours
Beginning July 13, the intersection of County Road 42 and Pennock Avenue will close to install storm sewer to alleviate the flooding in the area. This closure will last until July 24. Please follow the posted detour. View detour map.
Get email updates
To receive email updates for the resurfacing project, email Stacy Reilly at stacy.reilly@co.dakota.mn.us. Please include “CP 42-172 Updates" in the subject line.
Tentative project timeline
January 2024–Summer 2024: Field data collection
Spring 2024– fall 2024: Final design
Summer 2024-spring 2025: Public open houses
Summer 2024–spring 2025: Right of way acquisition
July-October 2026: Construction
Public open house #2 - Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, 5-7 p.m.
An open house was held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, Regents Conference Room, 7100 147th St. W., Apple Valley.
Public open house #1 - July 22, 2024
An open house was held Monday, July 22 at Apple Valley City Hall, 7100 147th St. W., Apple Valley