Category: Infrastructure

Renaming Cesar Chavez Street

Residents can now give input on renaming Cesar Chavez Street on the West Side in light of allegations against the famed labor and civil rights leader.

Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project

Dakota County is overseeing a major reconstruction of Delaware Avenue to modernize the street, make it safer for bikes and pedestrians, and replace failing infrastructure.

Construction work in front of Two Rivers High School.

New Project Addresses Parking Lot Runoff at Two Rivers

A bioretention basin at Two Rivers High School will transform an under-utilized strip of grass between two parking lots into a pollinator-friendly natural area that will filter pollutants and protect waterways.

Construction vehicles preparing for work on Emerson Avenue in West St. Paul.

2026 Road Construction in West St. Paul

This year’s road work in West St. Paul includes all of Emerson, parts of Oakdale, Carrie Street, finishing Butler, and more.

Emerson Avenue Road Work

All of Emerson Avenue will see road work this year, with safety improvements including new sidewalk, narrower street to calm traffic, and closing Carrie Street at Emerson Avenue.

Smith/Dodd Reopens

After six months of construction, the Smith/Dodd intersection has reopened.

Construction work at Smith/Dodd intersection and Albert Park.

Smith/Dodd Construction Detours and Business Access

Here’s how to get around the Smith/Dodd road work and access local businesses.

Speed limit sign in front of Heritage E-STEM Middle School.

School Speed Zone Coming to Butler Avenue

Dakota County is adding a school speed zone in front of Heritage E-STEM Magnet School, dropping the speed from 35 mph to 25 mph when students are coming and going.

Delaware Avenue Open House

Dakota County is hosting an open house on April 23 to share info and get public input on the planned reconstruction of Delaware Avenue.

Road closed sign on Bernard Street in West St. Paul.

2025 Road Construction in West St. Paul

This year’s planned road construction projects in West St. Paul, including the Smith/Dodd intersection, Butler Avenue, Bernard Street, and more.

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