Bassett Creek Regional Trail Construction

Three Rivers Park District is leading a trail construction project along Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66) in Golden Valley. 

The project includes construction of a new segment of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail along Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66) between Regent Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway, a local trail along Duluth Street (CSAH 66) from Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) to Lilac Drive and Toledo Avenue to Regent Avenue, and intersection improvements at the Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway intersections with Golden Valley Road.

Project Timeline

Work is scheduled to begin in September 2025 and continue through summer 2026 according to this timeline:

  • Construction between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive: September–November 2025 with final completion in summer 2026
  • Construction between Toledo Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway: Spring 2026–Fall 2026

Project Map

View a map showing the project location and construction schedule. 

Project Details

The new paved, 10-foot-wide, off-road multi-use trail will provide safe connections to community amenities and the regional trail network. 

Detailed elements of the project include: 

  • Construction of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail along the south side of Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66) between Regent Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway.
  • Construction of a local trail along the north side of Duluth Street (CSAH 66) from Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) to Lilac Drive and Toledo to Regent Avenues.
  • Intersection improvements where Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway intersect with Golden Valley Road.

What to expect during the project:

  • Lane shifts along the road during construction.
  • A road closure and detour for westbound Duluth Street for a short duration. Timing of the detour will be posted on Three Rivers Park District’s website and on-site signage will be posted prior to the closure.
  • New driveway aprons will be constructed where the trails cross driveways. 

This segment is the last part of the planned Bassett Creek Regional Trail to be constructed, and will provide a continuous off-street paved multi-use trail from French Regional Park in Plymouth, through New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley and connecting to the Grand Rounds Trail at Theodore Wirth Parkway.

The project is a partnership involving Three Rivers Park District, City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Contact Information

For questions about the project, please contact the Project Manager, Josh Bowe, at Josh.Bowe@ThreeRiversParks.org.