Concord Boulevard (County Road 56) Intersection and Crossing Improvements

Coun​​ty​​ Project 56-14

​​​​Dakota County is improving pedestrian and bicycle safety along County Road 56 (Concord Street/Concord Boulevard). The project is planned from Highway 55 to Interstate 494 and along the Mississippi River Greenway in Inver Grove Heights. This project will make intersection and crossing improvements along and across Concord Boulevard.

This project is being constructed in coordination with the 80th Street Trail in Inver Grove Heights and other improvements along the Mississippi River Greenway. See the 80th Street Trai​l project page for more information.

Traffic control

Please do not move or take the traffic control devices for your own and construction workers’ safety. Burnsville Police will be patrolling the area.

The access for residences will remain open during construction. Expect delays.

Construction updates

Aug. 7–15

  • Staking and preparation for pouring concrete on the outside curbs
  • Pouring concrete curb is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Aug. 10
  • Patching pavement around the new curb and working on foundations for the signal systems will follow later in the week 

Pedestrian ramp improvements (northeast & southeast corners) tentatively scheduled for the week of Aug. 17:

  • Removing curb
  • Pouring new curb for pedestrian ramps
  • Patching pavement near curb repairs

Adjacent lanes will be closed.

Get email updates

To receive email updates for this project, email Stacy Reilly at stacy.reilly@co.dakota.mn.us. Please include “CP 56-14 Updates" in the subject line.​

Community engagement

The county held an open house on Monday, Nov.  7, 2022​ at the Veterans Memorial Community Center. Residents shared their experiences with crossing Concord Boulevard and using​ the Mississippi River Regional Trail.​​​

The county held an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 at the Veterans Memorial Community Center.  Residents shared feedback and viewed crossing improvement concepts.

Ope​n House Display Boards

​The county held an open house on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Community Center. Residents could learn more about the project and get their questions answered regarding proposed designs and when to expect construction.

County Road 56 project map.

Project timeline

  1. Road study

    January 2023

  2. Construction

    2026

For more information, contact:
Transportation
952-891-7100
Last updated: 08/07/2026