Rosemount Pedestrian Crossing Improvements to Bring Road Closures Beginning Thursday, September 17th
ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA - Drivers in Rosemount should prepare for temporary road closures beginning later this week as the city starts work on several pedestrian crossing improvements along Chippendale Avenue and 145th Street West. The City of Rosemount says road closures associated with the projects are expected to begin Thursday, September 17th, and continue through October 6th.
The work will affect three intersections and include installing new crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, signs and pavement markings, curb extensions, and flashing pedestrian crossing lights at one location. The improvements are part of Rosemount's Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Program and are based on findings from the city's 2025 Pedestrian Street Crossing Study.
Improvements will be made at with the detour maps around the construction included below:
145th Street West (County Road 42) and Cimarrone Avenue West
I55th Street West and Chippendale Avenue West
Three Locations Included in 2026 Improvements
The city has identified three locations for improvements this year. At 145th Street West and Cimarron Avenue, crews will install a new crosswalk and pedestrian refuge island, along with new crosswalk signs and pavement markings. Similar improvements are planned at Chippendale Avenue and 155th Street West, where crews will also install a new crosswalk, pedestrian refuge island, signs, and pavement markings.
More extensive improvements are planned at Chippendale Avenue and 152nd Street West/Carousel Way. That project will include curb extensions, new crosswalk signs and markings, and flashing pedestrian crossing lights. According to the city, the curb extensions typically shorten the distance pedestrians must cross a roadway while also making them more visible to approaching drivers.
Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect closures and detours while construction is underway. The city has released detour maps showing how traffic will be routed around the work zones.
Improvements Follow Pedestrian Crossing Study
The projects are part of a broader effort by Rosemount to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety throughout the community. Beginning in summer 2026, the city established an annual program to fund and build pedestrian crossing improvements at priority locations. According to the city, it evaluates each potential project to determine what type of crossing treatment is appropriate for the location.
Several factors shape where improvements are made, including roadway design, speed limits, pedestrian and bicycle activity, and nearby destinations such as schools, parks, and businesses. The city also considers documented safety concerns and community needs when prioritizing projects and determining the order in which improvements are completed.
The program is intended to support people using Rosemount's network of sidewalks and trails, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and in-line skaters.
Program Limited to City-Maintained Streets
Rosemount officials note that the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Program applies specifically to streets owned and maintained by the City of Rosemount. Crossings located on state highways or Dakota County roads are not directly included in the program because those roadways fall under the jurisdiction of other government agencies. However, the city says it will continue working with state and county agencies regarding broader traffic and pedestrian safety concerns and other improvements that may be needed on those roadways.
Construction at two of the three 2026 project locations will begin on September 17th and continue through October 6th, and will require road closures in the area. Drivers should follow posted detours and use additional caution around construction crews and pedestrians while work is underway.
Additional information about Rosemount's Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Program and the study behind the improvements is available through the City of Rosemount.
Written By: Will Wight
Cover Photo Credit: City of Rosemount/Facebook
