Engineers present preferred Heartland Trail routing options; county seeks local loops to include Dune Locks

Sep 16, 2025

Houston Engineering presented preferred routing concepts for the Heartland Trail segment between Dent and Bucks Mill, emphasizing off-highway alignment where feasible, public engagement results and cost estimates for different cross-sections.

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Houston Engineering presented recommended concept routes Tuesday for the Heartland Trail segment running south of Detroit Lakes, emphasizing a mix of dedicated side paths and segments adjacent to Highway 59 where right-of-way constraints make separation costly.

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