Dakota County and the City of Inver Grove Heights will construct a trail on the east side of Babcock Trail. The trail is between Upper 55th Street and Interstate 494.
The city and county completed design in 2024 and right-of-way acquisition in early 2025.
Project overview
The project includes:
- Trail on the east side of Babcock Trail
- Curb and gutter on the east side of Babcock Trail
- New storm sewer
- Accessibility improvements
- Partial repaving of Babcock Trail
Road closures and detours
A section of Cenex Drive next to Babcock Lane remains closed. The northbound lane of Babcock Trail between Cenex Drive and the I-494 bridge also remains closed.
Construction progress
Week of June 29
- Installing storm sewer on Babcock Trail north of Cenex Drive
- Relocating utilities on the east side of Babcock Trail
Project timeline
June-August 2026
Contact
If you have questions or comments on the project, please contact:
Paul Merchlewicz, PE
City Engineer, Inver Grove Heights
651-450-2572
pmerchlewicz@ighmn.gov