Washington County plans Ideal Avenue upgrades
Washington County announced an Ideal Avenue (County Road 13) improvement project between Stillwater Blvd and 34th St N on the Oakdale–Lake Elmo border, adding wider shoulders, turn lanes, and better pedestrian/bike facilities, drainage, and capacity. An open house is set for 4–6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Oakdale Discovery Center, with online feedback accepted Nov. 19–Dec. 10; the $7.8 million project is slated to start in spring 2029 and will be funded by the county’s transportation sales tax, the Minnesota Transportation Advancement Account, and the cities of Lake Elmo and Oakdale.
📌 Key Facts
- Corridor: Ideal Ave (CR 13) from Stillwater Blvd to 34th St N, Oakdale/Lake Elmo
- Open house: Nov. 19, 4–6 p.m., Oakdale Discovery Center; comments online Nov. 19–Dec. 10
- Scope: Wider shoulders, turn lanes, pedestrian/bike improvements, drainage upgrades, planning for growth
- Cost and timing: Estimated $7.8M; construction planned to begin spring 2029
- Funding: Washington County transportation sales tax, Minnesota Transportation Advancement Account, Lake Elmo and Oakdale