COON RAPIDS DAM REGIONAL PARK
Construction Update - December 2025
Bridge, Culvert, and Trail Construction
Reconstruction of the bridge, culvert, and surrounding trails is complete with minor punch list items to be addressed (Spring 2026).
Bridge, Culvert and Trail Reconstruction Presentation
Lower Coon Creek Corridor Restoratin Presentation
Coon Creek Restoration Project
The Coon Creek Restoration Project is complete. Restoration may continue into 2026.
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MRT Re-route
Due to ongoing erosion along the Mississippi, the MRT will be re-aligned farther away from the river’s edge. Site analysis and engineering design began in August 2025 and bidding is anticipated early 2026 with construction fall 2026. There will be a MRT detour during construction.