80th Street E. (County Road 28) Trail Construction

County Project 28-69

Dakota County is constructing a paved trail along the north side of 80th Street E. (County Road 28). The trail is between Cahill Avenue and Concord Boulevard (County Road 56). It also includes pedestrian ramps and other safety improvements at intersections.​

This project was recommended in the Dakota County Transportation Plan and Dakota County Pedestrian and Bicycle Study. They identified this area as a priority trail gap.

It was also recommended in the Inver Grove Heights Schools Safe Routes to School plan. Design, construction and funding of this project is coordinated with the Mississippi River Greenway trail project along Concord Boulevard. 

Construction has been proposed for summer ​2026.

See the Concord Boulevard & Mississippi River Greenway Improvements project page for more information. 

Road closures and detours

Traffic control devices and warnings will be placed in advance of construction. Expect delays and lane closures. Please exercise caution for your own safety and construction workers' safety.

Construction progress

Aug. 28-Sept. 4

• Removing curb and gutter, pavement and drainage structures working their way west
• Excavating for the new trail