Engineering and Public Works 2025 Annual Report

2025 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

ROUNDABOUT AT COUNTY ROADS 78 AND 79

Scott County, in partnership with the City of Shakopee, completed construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of County Roads 78 and 79. The improvements were completed to address safety and operational deficiencies. Construction was completed on an aggressive schedule, reducing the duration of the roadway closures to outside of the school year.

JACKSON COMMONS PARK The City of Shakopee, in partnership with Jackson Township, developed a nature-centered park with both active and passive areas to enjoy the outdoors and take in the natural landscape. Jackson Commons Park celebrated its grand opening in the fall of 2025. The park includes a playground with a farm theme, a reestablished oak savanna prairie, paved paths circling the park and connecting the regional trail system, and Farmstead Bike Park, which features several bike trails for riders of all skill levels.

As part of the newly connected trail system, a pedestrian tunnel was constructed under 130th Street West, just west of Zumbro Avenue. The tunnel serves as a connection point between neighborhoods, as well as a safer pedestrian option than crossing a busy road.

An aerial view in 2025 of the freshly constructed bike course.

Jackson Commons Park has a farm-themed playground, picnic area, bike trails for all skill levels, and natural areas.

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