Nicollet Avenue reconstruction

County Road 52 in Richfield

Hennepin County, in partnership with the City of Richfield, plans to reconstruct Nicollet Avenue (County Road 52) from 66th Street to 77th Street in Richfield.

We will begin the public engagement process for the project this summer with an anticipated start of construction in 2026.

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Public involvement

Community involvement 

Engagement opportunities 

You can provide feedback right now by taking a short survey and by making comments on the corridor with our interactive map. 

Share your thoughts by taking our survey or commenting on the corridor map by using our online engagement site.

Upcoming events 

The project team will host opportunities to share your thoughts about Nicollet Avenue and will also be out in the community to discuss the project. Check back for updates opportunities to make your voice heard.  Dates and times for future meetings and events will be posted here.

Richfield Farmers Market
October 7
8 a.m. - noon
Veterans Park – 6335 Portland Avenue

Past engagement events

The county hosted an open house on August 22 at Hennepin County Library- Augsburg Park.

View the open house presentation boards (PDF)

View the project one pager.

Project information

About the project

Nicollet Avenue is a north-south connector in the city of Richfield. People use it to access Hennepin County Library at Augsburg Park and the Richfield Community Center, as well as many local businesses, schools and faith institutions.   

The current roadway design is a three-lane road, with one lane in each direction and a center turn lane. Most of the corridor has restrictions on parking.

Metro Transit uses the corridor for its Route 18 bus service. There are no separated lanes for people biking.

Image of Nicollet Avenue project area

Project goals

The roadway is nearing the end of its lifespan. Reconstruction means we will be removing the roadway, replacing utilities and updating infrastructure. This provides an opportunity for us to rethink how the roadway is used and allow for updates within the entire right of way. Collaborating with the City of Richfield allows us to consider broader improvements than those we might be able to make on our own.

As we prepare for this project, we want to hear about how you use Nicollet Avenue and how you think it should look in the future. Our project goals include goals for design as well as engagement.

Create safe, secure and comfortable places for everyone to travel, regardless of their age or ability.
Provide quality experiences for all types of travel - driving, walking, rolling, biking and using transit.
Improve bus travel by creating comfortable stops and reliable travel experiences.
Provide safer facilities and crossing opportunities for people walking, rolling and biking.

Project leadership

Hennepin County

Matt Huggins, PE
Project manager
matt.huggins@hennepin.us
612-596-0326

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