County Project 42-172
Dakota County and the City of Apple Valley are planning to resurface 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).
Public open house #2 - Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, 5-7 p.m.
Apple Valley Municipal Center
Regents Conference Room
7100 147th St. W., Apple Valley
Dakota County is in the final design phase to resurface the road and improve pedestrian access at Pilot Knob Road and Garret Avenue.
If you are unable to attend the open house in person, send questions or comments to Saeed Kanwar at saeed.kanwar@co.dakota.mn.us or 952-891-7119. You can also leave feedback on an interactive map through Feb. 7.
Leave feedback on an interactive map
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
Tentative project timeline
January 2024–Summer 2024: Field data collection
Summer 2024-spring 2025: Public open houses
Spring 2024– fall 2024: Final design
Summer 2024–spring 2025: Right of way acquisition
Summer 2025: Construction activities
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Dakota County is the lead agency. If you have specific questions or comments, please contact Dakota County's project manager:
Saeed Kanwar
Project Manager
saeed.kanwar@co.dakota.mn.us
952-891-7119