Project Details
Description
The City of St Paul is replacing the Kellogg-3rd Street bridge to address the need for a more reliable connection to the City that will accommodate people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving.
Location
Kellogg-3rd Street bridge including Kellogg Boulevard from Broadway Street to Mounds Boulevard.
Timeline
- Kellogg-3rd Street bridge closed July 29, 2024.
- Construction is anticipated to last approximately three years.
- Anticipated project schedule is shown below. All dates are subject to change.
View a short video update on the Kellogg-3rd Street bridge construction - Fall 2025
View a short clip of the July 29, 2024 Mayor's Press Conference with overhead footage of the bridge
Weekend Closure of I-94 in Saint Paul to Install Beams for the City’s Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge Project: February 13-15
The weekend closure of I-94 for the City of Saint Paul’s Kellogg-3rd Street bridge reconstruction project has been rescheduled to this weekend, February 13-15. The I-94 closure to install bridge beams over the interstate, originally scheduled for last weekend, was cancelled due to unforeseen technical challenges; I-94 was reopened to traffic on Saturday.
Early Saturday morning, February 7, city contractors began the multi-phase operation to install the first bridge beam located over I-94. Crews experienced issues with transferring the beam between trailers and cranes, which are constrained by freeway geometry and site topography. Concerns for safety and beam stability led the contractor to cancel the weekend operation, and the interstate was reopened to traffic on Saturday.
The bridge beams to be installed over I-94 are the second-longest prestressed concrete beams to be installed in Minnesota. They are nearly 200 feet long, 8 feet tall, 3 feet wide, and weighs approximately 250,000 pounds. The contractor has acquired specialized trailering equipment to assist with moving the beams into place where they can be safely picked and installed on bridge supports.
I-94 Closure Details
Starting Friday, February 13 at 10 p.m. through Sunday, February 15 at 5 p.m., Interstate 94 will be temporarily closed through the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood in Saint Paul. The posted I-94 detours will be 694 to 35E. The freeway closure is necessary to allow city contractors to deliver and safely set beams over I-94 for the new Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge.
The hard closure of I-94 will be at Hwy 61 for westbound traffic and Hwy 52 for eastbound traffic. Access to local streets, including Etna Street and Wilson Avenue will be prohibited and all westbound I-94 traffic will be routed southbound on Hwy 61. The exits to Burns Avenue will also be closed to reduce cut-through traffic on local streets.
To access downtown Saint Paul from the east metro, take Hwy 61 south to Warner/Shepard Road.
To access local Eastside Saint Paul streets from the east metro, exit on White Bear Avenue.
Detour Map for I-94 Closure
Local and downtown access map during I-94 Closure
Upper Commercial Street Closed through February 20
Upper Commercial Street is scheduled to be closed through February 20. The closure is needed for a crane pad to be used to install the beams over I-94 as well as the final beams on the bridge.
To access Wakan Tipi and businesses on Lower Commercial Street, use 4th Street (from the west).
Final Beam Deliveries Scheduled through February 20
Following the I-94 weekend closure and the installation of the bridge beams over I-94, the final beams are scheduled to be delivered during the overnight hours between Monday, February 16 and Friday, February 20.
For other downtown construction and traffic impacts, including a weekly map of road closures and lane restrictions, visit stpaul.gov/downtownprojects.
Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge Closure Traffic Impacts and Detour Routes
Traffic Impacts
- Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge will be closed for approximately three years.
- Vehicles will be detoured to East 7th Street. See map for details.
- Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway and Lafayette will be closed to traffic for reconstruction starting July 29, 2024 through November 2024.
- Access to parking lots will be maintained. See detailed maps below.
- Traffic delays should be expected.
Pedestrian and Bike Impacts
Two detours are posted for pedestrians and bikes:
Parking Lot and Business Access
- Parking lots, buildings, and Union Depot will remain accessible during construction from Lowertown on the west side of the bridge. See detailed maps below to access parking lots.
- Owners and tenants immediately adjacent to the work site will receive separate notices during specific work activities that may affect their property.
Detour map for Kellogg-Third Street Bridge construction
Note Robert Street is closed for construction. Traffic is being detoured to Jackson Street southbound and Minnesota Street northbound to 7th Street.
Printable detour map for Kellogg-Third Street Bridge construction
Project Updates - 2026
Project Updates - 2025
Project Updates - 2024 and earlier
Virtual Meeting Held on June 26
Thanks to everyone who attended the virtual meeting. On June 26, 2024, Saint Paul Public Works bridge staff shared a short presentation and answered any questions. Here are the materials shared:
Final Art Designs
View the final art designs on the railings and pier columns, including the specific locations.