The 82nd Street (Highway 18) Project is a continuation of the Arboretum Area Transportation Plan (AATP), connecting Highway 13 (Bavaria Road) to just west of Highway 41, improving mobility for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Improvements include converting the existing gravel road to a two-lane paved highway and adding a multi-use trail to enhance pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, including a connection to the Chaska Ravine Trail. The project is designed to address current safety and congestion concerns while supporting projected area growth.

Work includes roadway reconstruction, trail construction, environmental documentation, geotechnical analysis, and necessary land acquisition.

Address Changes Timeline

Properties affected by street name or address changes are now following the process and timeline established by our city partners.

Traffic and Trail Impacts

82nd Street between Bavaria Road and Highway 41 reopened to traffic in November 2025.

The new multiuse trail including the section over the bridge opened in December 2025. View the current trail map.

Open House Resources

Materials from past public meetings are available below.

Feb. 7, 2025

These materials were shared at the Feb. 27, 2025 public open house and provide information on project work, construction schedules, and traffic impacts.

July 25, 2025

These materials were shared at the July 25, 2025 public open house and present the final roadway design and construction plans.

Sept. 27, 2023

The following materials were shared at the Sept. 27, 2023 public open house to support feedback on the project design.