Wentworth Avenue (County Road 8) Trail Gap Construction

County Project 08-035

Dakota County and West St. Paul are constructing a new section of trail on the south side of Wentworth Avenue between Robert Street and Oakdale Avenue. This project will fill in a 2,200-foot gap in the local trail system.

Because the trail is not finished, people who walk, bike ​or use wheelchairs do not have a safe, dedicated path to use between Robert Street and Oakdale Avenue. ​This will make the area safer and help people reach local businesses and jobs more easily. It will also connect this trail to other trails nearby.

Project overview

The project components include:

  • Paved trail construction
  • Public engagement
  • Right of way acquisition

Community engagement

Dakota County and West St. Paul are hosting a public engagement meeting to share information about the project and discuss future steps.

Community Open House
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, 5-6:30 p.m.
West St. Paul City Hall – Council Chamber

Project staff will be available to discuss the project purpose, design and schedule for construction.

County Road 8 project map

Project timeline

  1. Design

    Winter-fall 2026

  2. Right of way acquisition

    Winter-fall 2026

  3. Construction

    2027

Let us know what you think

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For assistance or more inform​​ation

Stay up to date throughout the process by visiting this webpage. You can also contact the Dakota County project manager if you have any questions: 

Joe Morneau, Project Manager
952-891-7986
joe.morneau@co.dakota.mn.us 

For more information, contact:
Transportation
952-891-7100