County Project 97-217
Dakota County is improving pedestrian crossings at Lexington Avenue (County Road 43) & Wilderness Run Road in Eagan.
The county conducted a pedestrian crossing assessment focused on side street stops and mid-block crossings of county roadways. The project developed concepts and best practices at various locations around the county to improve pedestrian safety.
Proposed improvements to include:
- ADA pedestrian corner improvements
- New pedestrian crossing refuge island
- Reduction in crossing distances
- Updates to dedicated right turn-lane
- Installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacon
- Crosswalk striping improvements
- Lighting improvements
Proposed Design Layout
Project timeline
Sept. 30-December 2024