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Home My WebLink AboutX-A-01 CSAH 42 Project UpdateCity Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members From: John Caven, Assistant City Engineer Date: January 20, 2026 Item: Presentation on CSAH 42 Corridor Improvements by Dakota County Council Action Requested: The City Council will receive a presentation from Dakota County on the CSAH 42 Corridor Improvements. Background Information: Dakota County completed a corridor study for CSAH 42 in June 2024. Recommended solutions were proposed based on observed engineering deficiencies and feedback received from an Open House conducted earlier that year. Safer pedestrian crossings, trail connectivity and vehicle speeds were common themes heard and to be addressed during an upcoming 2027 mill and overlay project from Lock Blvd to Hwy 61. A second Open House was conducted on December 3, 2025, to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on a proposed plan to meet the corridor goals. Recommended solutions to the goals include: Bypass Lanes ·Eliminate unsafe bypass lanes at 1st St, Hospital, Pleasant Dr, Madison St and Monroe St Turn Lanes ·Remove low volume right turn lane at Madison St ·Add left turn lanes at 1st St, Hospital (3) and Pleasant Dr to accommodate turning movements Crosswalks ·Add bump outs or center median to provide safer marked crossing o Lock Blvd o Riverdale Dr o Midblock from Mississippi River Greenway Trail between Madison St and Pleasant Dr o Midblock between 1st St and Grove St o River St o Spring St o Eddy St o Hwy 61 Access Rd ·Provide painted crosswalks for higher visibility Trail ·Extend trail on south side of CSAH 42 from Monroe St to Lock Blvd ·Reconstruct existing trail on south side of CSAH 42 from Monroe St to Pleasant Dr ·Convert existing 5-foot sidewalk on south side of CSAH 42 from Pleasant Dr to River St to a wider multi- use 8-foot trail. X-A-01 Comments received during public engagement included concerns with vehicle speeds, tree removal by Lakeside Cemetery, and pedestrian crossings at The Confluence Hotel. ·Vehicle Speeds o Lane widths at the eastern end of the project will be reduced to 10.5 feet o Bump outs for pedestrian crossings will constrict width of roadway o 85% percentile speed is slightly above the 30mph posted speed limit o Continued police enforcement is essential to discourage speeding ·Tree Removal o A row of trees proposed to be removed on north side of street between 1st St and Hospital o Curb to be moved northward to accommodate removal of bypass lanes and installation of left turn lanes o Curb to be moved northward to eliminate an otherwise “meandering” thru lane” o Trees to be replanted with project improvements ·Confluence o Bump outs to shorten crossing distance at Spring St, Eddy St and Hwy 61 Access Rd o An existing crossing to remain under the Hwy 61 bridge o Stop bar on Hwy 61 Access Rd to be moved northward to increase site lines Plans are actively being developed to move forward towards 2027 construction. The project will be completed prior to the heavy construction of the Hwy 61 corridor. Financial Impact: Dakota County is working with a consultant to develop plans, with construction anticipated in 2027. City contribution for design and construction is anticipated to be approximately $320,000 to be paid by the end of the 2027 calendar year. Council adopted the Resolution of Support for the project on August 19, 2024. The project will be budgeted through the normal budgetary process. Staff Recommendation: N/A Attachments: Dakota County Presentation X-A-01 Update on County Project 42-161 (Nininger Road/Second Street) January 20, 2026 Hastings City Council X-A-01 •Project goals •Project elements •Public involvement •Areas of interest and concern •Joint powers agreement •Project schedule Overview X-A-01 •Pavement maintenance •12-year cycle •Vehicle speeds •Trail and crossings •Continuous and consistent facility •Safety improvements at designated crossings Project Goals X-A-01 •Pavement mill and overlay –not a full reconstruct of the roadway •Pedestrian/bicycle facilities and crossings •Continuous 8-10’ trail on south side of Nininger Rd. between Lock Blvd. and River St. •Dedicated crossings near Grove St. and Madison St. •Crossing improvements near downtown •Bikeable shoulders from River St. to bridge Project Elements X-A-01 •Speed control •Narrowed roadway width •Narrowed lane widths •Traffic design changes •Addition of left turn lanes in 1st St./Hospital area •Replaces bypass •Storm sewer adjustments and treatment •Replacement of some hydrant components Project Elements (cont’d)X-A-01 December 3, 2025 Open House •Shared preliminary plan for roadway, trail design •Informed through prior public engagement in 2024 •50+ attendees •Reported on by several media outlets Public Involvement X-A-01 Prominent Themes in Feedback •Support for improved trail facilities •Support for safer crossings •Concern for loss of trees near cemetery •Concern for driveway impacts where road will be narrowed •Interest in additional safety measures near pedestrian crossings •Lighting •Traffic controls •Concern for vehicle speeds, support for measures to address Public Involvement: Interests and Concerns X-A-01 Three lane design between 1st St. and main hospital entrance •Includes striped median with intermittent left turn lanes •Requires removal of 20 mature trees within right of way •Replanting of smaller trees an option •Removal of sidewalk on north side Potential alternative •Reduction of shoulders from 66” to 18” would preserve space on north side •Trees may still be damaged or killed in construction process Roadway Needs and Tree Impacts X-A-01 Current Plan Cross-Section (30 mph zone)X-A-01 Reduced Width Cross-Section (30 MPH zone)X-A-01 Current Plan Cross-Section (45 MPH zone)X-A-01 Reduced Width Cross-Section (45 MPH zone)X-A-01 •Defines roles and responsibilities through construction and maintenance •Applies cost share from current County Transportation Plan •Roadway preservation (mill and overlay) –0% City •Replacement and modernization –15% City •Traffic safety and operations –0% City •Storm sewer maintenance –20% City •Trail preservation –0% City •City infrastructure elements –100% City •Anticipated City contribution: $320,000 in 2027 •City is responsible for snow/ice clearing on County trails Joint Powers Agreement X-A-01 •Design •Complete by mid-2026 •Easement acquisition •Complete by late 2026 •Advertise for bids by February 2027 •2027 construction •Completion before 2028 Highway 61 project Next Steps X-A-01 Joe Morneau Project Manager P: 952-891-7986 E: joe.morneau@co.dakota.mn.us Thank You X-A-01