Concord Boulevard (County Road 56) Intersection and Crossing Improvements
County 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 Trail project page for more information.
Road closures and detours
Traffic control devices and warnings will be placed in advance of construction at the intersections along Concord Boulevard. Expect delays and lane closures. Please exercise caution for your own safety and construction workers' safety
Construction progress
Oct. 9–17
- Placing concrete curb and gutter at 65th Street E. (west side), Harper Street and Darcy Lane/Inver Grove Trail (east side)
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.
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.
Project timeline
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Road study
January 2023
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Construction
2026
Grant information
Grant: MnDOT Agreement No. 1061141 / SP 019-090-027 / State Active Transportation (AT) Program & Federal Transportation Alternatives (TA), Pedestrian and bicycle crossing safety improvements at various locations along Concord Boulevard (County Road 56) between Highway 55 and Interstate 494 in Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul and along the Mississippi River Greenway between Cahill Avenue and 65th Street East.
- Agency Leadership: Georg Fischer, Assistant County Manager: Physical Development Director, 952-891-7007, georg.fischer@co.dakota.mn.us
- Grant Manager: Erin Laberee, Dakota County Engineer, 952-891-7122, erin.laberee@co.dakota.mn.us
- Dakota County Grant Management
- Contractor: Minger Construction Companies Inc., Jordan, Minnesota