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 is closed for the week of June 1 to allow for utility relocation. A detour for Cenex Drive is signed on Babcock Trail and Upper 55th St. to the south end of Cenex Drive.
Construction progress
Week of June 1
- Relocating of utilities
- Working on storm sewer near Cenex Drive, continuing through the week
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