Eagan Drive (County Road 42) Trail Improvements

Co​​unty Projec​t 42-167

Dakota County and the City of Burnsville are designing a new 10-foot multiuse trail along the north side of County Road 42 (Eagan Drive).  The project is from County Road 5 to Nicollet Avenue.

This project will:

  • Replace narrow sidewalks with a wide, shared-use trail
  • Improve trail crossings at roadways and driveways
  • Provide safer, more accessible connections for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users

This segment serves as a high-priority link to key destinations, including:

  • Burnsville Center
  • Nicollet Commons
  • Minnesota Valley Transit Authority system
  • Surrounding residential and commercial neighborhoods

​It will be funded by the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Advisory Board.

Questions or assistance

Stay informed by visiting this webpage throughout the process. For additional questions or concerns, contact:
 
Susan Wimberly, Project Manager
​952-891-7183 ​
susan.wimberly@co.dakota.mn.us

Mike Adams, Senior Project Manager
651-554-6538
mike.adams@co.da​kota.mn.us

County Road 42 project map

Project timeline

  1. Gathering site data and developing detailed plans

    Winter 2025

  2. Public open house #1

    Learn about the trail improvements and construction impacts

    Late summer or fall 2026

  3. Construction

    Spring 2027

Let us know what you think

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For more information, contact:
Transportation
952-891-7000