Dakota County, the City of Lakeville and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) are designing an improved interchange at County Road 50/County Road 5 and Interstate 35.
Currently, we are reviewing safety and mobility needs and evaluating design alternatives.
Project overview
The county has studied the area for interchange improvements for more than 20 years. The City of Lakeville has also identified parcels for a future interchange.
It is now time to fully review needs and long-term design improvements. The project will address interchange ramps and other roadway connections.
The concepts considered will also fit with other possible future improvements on I-35.
The county will develop one recommended long-term interchange design for funding and construction. The recommendation will also work with improvements identified by MnDOT for the I-35 corridor. The limits for the review currently include:
- County Road 50/County Road 5 between Kenrick Avenue and Klamath Trail (170th Street)
- I-35 from County Road 60 (185th Street) to County Road 46 (162nd Street)
The project is expected to require replacement of all county and city roadway infrastructure and bridges in the area.
Public open house #2 - Dec. 19, 2024
The second public open house meeting was held Dec. 19, 2024 at the Lakeville Water Treatment Facility.
Open House #2 Display Boards (December 2024)
You can also sign up for project emails and provide comments and questions online.
Sign up for project emails and give feedback
Public open house #1 - Sept. 9, 2024
The first community meeting was held Sept. 9, 2024 at Celebration Church in Lakeville.
Open House Display Boards (September 2024)
You can also sign up for project emails and provide comments and questions online.
Tentative project timeline
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2024: Preliminary design studies to address needs and alternatives
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January-March 2025: Conclude study of alternatives. Present the recommended design.
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April-December 2025: Confirm project approvals and funding. Develop right-of-way maps
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2026-2027: Final engineering design and right-of-way acquisition
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2028-2029: Construction
Project background and links
MnDOT completed a study of I-35 in Burnsville and Lakeville. This focuses on long-term needs and priorities along the freeway corridor. The study is from the I-35E/I-35W split to County Road 70.
Dakota County and the City of Lakeville approved a map of an
Ultimate Interchange Improvements Map. This is similar to some designs reviewed in 2024.
The City of Lakeville developed an Official Map in 2024 to control and influence proposed development and to reserve project right-of-way.
See the city's Official Map for County Road 50.
For assistance or more information
Please contact the county's project manager if you have questions or need assistance.
Doug Abere, Project Manager
952-891-7101
doug.abere@co.dakota.mn.us