Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge

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 clip of the July 29, 2024 Mayor's Press Conference with overhead footage of the bridge

View the July 29, 2024 Mayor's Press Conference

View the July 12, 2024 bridge closure press release

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Weekend & Overnight Work over I-94 is Scheduled for December 6-9

The demolition of the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge over Interstate 94 will start on Friday, December 6 at 10 p.m., continue throughout the weekend including overnights, and end on Monday, December 9 at 5 a.m. During this time, Interstate 94 will be closed. MnDOT governs all construction work within the Interstate 94 right of way.

What to expect during the weekend and overnight construction?

To complete the demolition work in a single weekend, crews must work continuously until the bridge structure over Interstate 94 is removed, roads are cleaned of debris, and the freeway is re-opened. This work will produce significant construction noise, including jack hammering and trucks hauling throughout the night and day.

Detour Route and Local Access

Traffic on interstate 94 will be detoured to Interstates 694 and 35E. Please follow signs.

Local access will be open to the following exits:

From the east, local traffic will be able to exit Interstate 94 at Highway 61 south/Highway 10 east and Mounds Boulevard.
From the west, local traffic will be able to exit Interstate 94 at 7th Street and Highway 52.

Please note: Lanes on Interstate 94 past the signed detour will be reduced for local traffic access to the exit ramps listed above.

Anticipate delays and consider using alternative routes.

From Mounds Boulevard, local traffic will be able to enter Interstate 94 heading eastbound and westbound.

Access to Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary

Commercial Street will be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians and bicyclists.

To access the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, Wakan Tipi, and the Bruce Vento Regional Trail, use 4th Street from Lowertown Saint Paul.

Construction Impacts and Detours

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

Printable detour map for Kellogg-Third Street Bridge construction

Map showing detour routes for Kellogg-3rd Street bridge closure in downtown Saint Paul 2024

Project Updates

- Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street has reopened to traffic and access to parking lots and businesses.
- Contractor started driving foundation piles on the east end of the project.
- Bridge demolition continues over the railroad.
- Starting December 2, southbound Mounds Boulevard will be reduced to one lane from the I-94 ramp/6th Street to past the closed Kellogg-3rd Street bridge. This lane restriction will be in place for approximately one year for bridge abutment removal and construction.
- The demolition of the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge over Interstate 94 will start on Friday, December 6 at 10 p.m., continue throughout the weekend including overnights, and end on Monday, December 9 at 5 a.m. During this time, Interstate 94 will be closed.
New Sidewalks: No Salt
Please refrain from using salt to remove ice on new concrete installed this year. Salt will harm newly installed concrete and increase freeze/thaw cycles which can do further damage.
We appreciate your assistance in helping maintain the new sidewalks.
What happened the week of November 11?
- Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street was striped.
- Bridge demolition continued.
What will happen the week of November 18?
- Roadside work will continue in preparation to re-open Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street around November 21.
- Bridge demolition will continue.
- Southbound Mounds Boulevard will be reduced to one lane from the I-94 ramp/6th Street to past the closed Kellogg-3rd Street bridge. This lane restriction will be in place for approximately one year for bridge abutment removal and construction.
What happened the week of November 4?
- Several subcontractors worked to finish the roadside work on Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street. Work was delayed by the rain.
- Bridge demolition continued.
What will happen the week of November 11?
- Several subcontractors will continue the roadside work, in preparation to re-open Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street around November 21. Work activities include:
  Installing lighting and adjusting traffic signals
  Adding asphalt “wedges” around curbs and utility manholes
  Placing soil behind curbs and protecting it from erosion
  Installing road signs and pavement markings.
- Bridge demolition will continue.
What happened the week of October 28?
- Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street was paved.
- Bridge demolition continued over railroads.
What will happen the week of November 4?
- Several subcontractors will work to finish roadside work, in preparation to re-open Kellogg Boulevard around November 15 (between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street). Work activities include:
  Installing lighting and adjusting traffic signals
  Adding asphalt “wedges” around curbs and utility manholes
  Placing soil behind curbs and protecting it from erosion
  Installing road signs and pavement markings.
What happened the week of October 21?
- Bridge demolition and roadway work on the west end of the project continued.
What will happen the week of October 28?
- Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street will be paved, weather permitting. See the flyer being dropped off at properties along the roadway for more details.
- Bridge demolition will continue.
What happened the week of October 14?
- Bridge Demolition continued:
  Excavators continued removing concrete deck, beams and piers, reaching BNSF Railway.
  Pedestrian access from 4th Street to Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary was re-routed to use Commercial Street. Follow posted "Park Access" detour signs.
  On-street public parking for Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary is available on Lower Commercial Street.
What will happen the week of October 21?
- Bridge demolition will continue over the BNSF/UPRR rail tracks, as permitted by railroads. Traffic may be stopped for short durations on Lower Commercial Street (next to Wakan Tipi) as beams are picked and placed on the ground for removal.
- Union Depot Lot C driveway will be closed starting October 21 for 3-4 days to pour the concrete driveway. Access to Lot C will be through the Lot D driveway.
Looking ahead:
- Bituminous roadway surface is scheduled to be laid on the west end of the project during the week of October 28.
What happened the week of October 7?
- On the east end of the project:
  Excavators continue to remove concrete deck, beams and piers.
  Pedestrian access from 4th Street to Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary was re-routed to use Commercial Street. Follow posted "Park Access" detour signs.
  On-street public parking for Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary is available on Lower Commercial Street.
- On the west end of the project:
  Removals, subgrade, public sewer utilities are complete.
  Most concrete curb is placed.
What will happen the week of October 14?
- Bridge demolition will continue.
- Work on the roadway will continue on the west end of the project.
Looking ahead:
- Union Depot Lot C driveway is scheduled to be closed starting October 21 for 3-4 days to pour the concrete driveway. Access to Lot C will be through the Lot D driveway.
- Bituminous roadway surface is scheduled to be laid on the west end of the project during the week of October 28.
What happened the week of September 30?
- On the east end of the project:
  Excavators removed concrete deck, beams and piers.
  Pedestrian access from 4th Street to Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary was re-routed to use Commercial Street. Follow posted "Park Access" detour signs.
  On-street public parking for Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary is available on Lower Commercial Street.
- On the west end of the project:
  Crews replaced underground storm sewer utilities, placed aggregate road base, and removed pavement between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street.
  Private utility companies relocated utilities that are in conflict with the new roadway.
What will happen the week of October 7?
- Bridge demolition will continue.
- Road crews will complete storm sewer utilities between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street, in preparation for pouring concrete curb and gutter in mid-October.
- Utility companies will continue to relocate utilities that are in conflict with new concrete curb.
Highlights:
- Demolition of the bridge continues to move west between Commercial Street and railroads.
- Demolition is expected to continue into 2025.
- Expect significant construction noise, including jack hammering, and lots of trucks hauling during the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Road construction on the west end of the project between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street continues.
What happened the week of September 23?
- On the east end of the project, excavators removed concrete deck, beams and piers.
- On the west end of the project, crews replaced underground storm sewer utilities and removed pavement between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street.
What will happen the week of September 30?
- Demolition crew will remove bridge deck and beams between Commercial Street and railroads. A new pedestrian access will be established on Commercial Street, to connect 4th Street sidewalk to Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary trails.
- Road crew will continue to replace utilities between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street, and utility companies will relocate utility lines that are in conflict with new concrete curb.
Highlights:
- Demolition of the bridge continues to move west from the area above Commercial Street.
- Demolition is expected to continue into 2025.
- Expect significant construction noise, including jack hammering, and lots of trucks hauling during the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Road construction on the west end of the project between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street continues.
Highlights:
- Demolition of the bridge continues to move west from the area above Commercial Street.
- Demolition is expected to continue into 2025.
- Expect significant construction noise, including jack hammering, and lots of trucks hauling during the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Road construction on the west end of the project between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street continues.
Highlights:
- Lower Commercial Street will be closed to all traffic (pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers) for approximately 1 week starting Monday, September 9. During the closure, there will be no parking available for Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.
- Expect significant construction noise, including jack hammering, and lots of trucks hauling during the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
What happened the week of September 3?
- On the east end of the project, excavators hammered down the concrete deck and beams of the existing bridge between Upper and Lower Commercial Streets.
- On the west end of the project, crews prepared for replacement of underground utilities between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street. Some previously undocumented utility lines were encountered and identified.
What will happen the week of September 9?
- Demolition crew will remove bridge deck and beams above Lower Commercial Street. Note restrictions to parking and access.
- Road crew will excavate and replace utilities between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street, including storm sewer main.
Highlights:
- Demolition of the bridge started on Monday, August 26 over Commercial Street. Demolition work will continue into 2025.
- Lower Commercial Street will be closed to all traffic (pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers) for approximately 1 week starting Monday, September 9. During the closure, there will be no parking available for Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.
- Expect significant construction noise, including jack hammering, and lots of trucks hauling during the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
What happened the week of August 26?
- On the east end of the project, excavators hammered down the concrete deck and beams of the existing bridge over Commercial Street.
- On the west end of the project, crews continued to remove road pavement and prepare for replacement of underground utilities between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street.
What will happen the week of September 2?
- Demolition crew will continue to remove bridge deck and beams adjacent to Commercial Street.
- Road crew will excavate and replace utilities between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street, including storm sewer main.
- Demolition of the bridge is scheduled to start on Monday, August 26 and expected to continue into 2025.
- Demolition will begin on the section of the bridge over Commercial Street, including the parking lot and access to the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary and Wakan Tipi construction area.
- Commercial Street will be closed to all traffic (pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers) for approximately 2 weeks.
- During the closure of Commercial Street, the detour route for all modes of transportation will be 7th Street.
- Expect significant construction noise, including jack hammering, and lots of trucks hauling during the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Highlights:
- Demolition of the bridge is scheduled to start on Monday, August 26 and expected to continue into 2025.
- Demolition will begin on the section of the bridge over Commercial Street, including the parking lot and access to the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary and Wakan Tipi construction area.
- Commercial Street will be closed to all traffic (pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers) for approximately 2 weeks.
- During the closure of Commercial Street, the detour route for all modes of transportation will be 7th Street.
- Expect significant construction noise, including jack hammering, and lots of trucks hauling during the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Highlights:
- Bridge is closed and detour routes are posted
- Kellogg Boulevard is closed from Broadway to Lafayette
- Buildings, businesses, and parking lots remain accessible
What happened the week of August 5?
- Abatement and removal of materials from the bridge
- Installation of site perimeter fencing and erosion control
- Milling of bituminous pavement and re-use of the millings for construction haul roads
What will happen the week of August 12?
- Concrete pavement and curb removals west of the bridge
- Lighting removals west of the bridge
Highlights:
- Bridge is closed and detour routes are posted
- Kellogg Boulevard is closed from Broadway to Lafayette
- Buildings, businesses, and parking lots remain accessible
What happened the week of July 29?
- Mayor Carter hosted a press conference and construction kick-off at the bridge on July 29
- Pre-construction inspections of sewers and buildings
- Removal of barriers, lighting from the bridge
- Installing site perimeter fencing and erosion control
What will happen the week of August 5?
- Pavement and curb removal west of the bridge
Project timeline has been updated in response to continued coordination with key stakeholders including railroads, utility companies, adjacent property owners, and Metro Transit's Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project. Road closures and traffic detours will go into effect when bridge replacement work begins in early 2023. Kellogg Boulevard is expected to be re-opened to traffic in late 2025.
Numerous local, state, and privately-led projects will happen concurrently with bridge work. To best manage the bridge contract and mitigate local traffic impacts, City staff will continue to review the project timeline and make adjustments as needed.
A series of layouts showing final design features will be posted to the project webpage in Summer 2022. Construction updates will also be provided.
Please watch the series of four videos on the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge reconstruction project. The videos share information about the history of the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge, proposed layout for the new bridge, proposed layout for Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street and the aesthetic enhancement opportunities.
- Video Presentations
  Part 1 - What is this project and when is it happening?
  Part 2 - Road and Bridge Layout
  Part 3 - Roadway Details and Intersection Safety
  Part 4 - Aesthetic Enhancements
- PowerPoint Slides
  Part 1 - What is this project and when is it happening?
  Part 2 - Road and Bridge Layout
  Part 3 - Roadway Details and Intersection Safety
  Part 4 - Aesthetic Enhancements
- Public Feedback Form - this survey closed on April 15, 2021
In April 2020, the City gathered initial feedback about the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge reconstruction project from residents through a survey. Input gathered through the survey as well as the City's responses are available here.

Other area closures and restrictions in Downtown Saint Paul, November 22, 2024

Construction is happening throughout downtown. Plan accordingly and expect delays. Please follow all posted signs. Road and lane closures will change as construction continues.

6th Street:
- Traffic restrictions expected near the Robert Street intersection through November.
- Traffic restrictions expected through the intersection of St. Peter Street.
- Reduced to one lane of traffic between Wabasha and Cedar Streets.
9th Street
- Parking and sidewalk restrictions will be in place between Minnesota and Robert Streets. Please pay extra attention to signage and follow any posted pedestrian routes.
11th Street
- Lane restrictions between Robert and Jackson Streets.
Kellogg Boulevard: Bridge Closure
- Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street bridge (Lafayette to Mounds) remains closed through 2027.
- Kellogg Boulevard between Broadway Street and Lafayette Street has reopened to traffic and access to parking lots and businesses
- The demolition of the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge over Interstate 94 will start on Friday, December 6 at 10 p.m., continue throughout the weekend including overnights, and end on Monday, December 9 at 5 a.m. During this time, Interstate 94 will be closed.
- For more information about the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge project, detours during the Interstate 94 closures, and detailed access maps visit www.stpaul.gov/Kellogg-3.
Minnesota Street: Closure
- Minnesota Street has lane restrictions between 9th and 11th Streets for utility work.
- Minnesota Street is closed between 4th Street and Kellogg Boulevard for utility work.
- In the coming weeks, intermittent lane closures are anticipated to occur for private utility work.
- For more information about Minnesota Street, visit www.stpaul.gov/MinnesotaStreet2.
Robert Street
- Closure between 9th and 7th Streets: Beginning Monday, November 18, Robert Street is closed to all traffic between 9th and 7th Streets. This closure is needed for Xcel Energy and Xcel Gas to work on their utilities. Robert Street is anticipated to remain closed for up to four weeks, or until work is completed.
- Robert Street reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th and 9th Streets and between 7th Street and Fillmore Avenue.
- Starting the week of December 2, Xcel Gas will begin working on their gas main across 7th Place and the west side of the 7th Place intersection with Robert Street will be closed.
- Starting the week of December 2, traffic will be restricted across the intersections at 4th and 5th Streets.
- Pedro Park: For more information, please visit the Pedro Park project’s website: www.stpaul.gov/pedropark.
St. Peter Street: Lane restrictions between 5th Street and Kellogg Boulevard.

NOTE: All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.

For road closures in Saint Paul, visit www.stpaul.gov/roadclosures

Downtown Construction Map, updated November 22, 2024

Map showing road closures and lane restrictions in downtown Saint Paul November 22, 2024

Thanks to everyone that joined the Goodbye Bridge Walk on July 21

Thanks to the Dayton’s Bluff District Council for organizing the Goodbye Bridge walk and for everyone that came out to take a final walk on the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge and learn more about the construction project.

Special thanks to the Saints Mudonna for joining us for the Goodbye Bridge walk.

Mudonna with Dayton's Bluff residents on the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge

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.

Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge Art Designs

Frequently Asked Questions

The new bridge will have four lanes of traffic (two in each direction) and a barrier separated trail on both sides of the roadway. The trails will each be 12 feet wide, shared by bicycles and pedestrians, and separated from vehicle traffic by a concrete barrier. Intersections near Union Depot and at Mounds Boulevard will be reconstructed to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and vehicles, including bus rapid transit.
Traffic Impacts
- Kellogg Boulevard will be closed for approximately three years.
- Vehicles will be directed north to East 7th Street. See included map for details.
- Traffic delays should be expected.
Pedestrian and Bike Impacts
- Pedestrian and bikes will be directed south on Mounds Boulevard to Commercial Street and 4th Street.
Business Access
- Parking lots, buildings, and Union Depot will remain accessible during construction from Lowertown on the west side of the bridge.
- Owners and tenants immediately adjacent to the work site will receive separate notices during specific work activities that may affect their property.
See detour map.
Kellogg-Third Street Bridge is the longest city-owned bridge, and this project is the city’s largest undertaking since 1995 when the Wabasha Bridge was constructed over the Mississippi River. Other project complexities include:
- Multiple road crossings, including Interstate 94.
- Active operation of railroad tracks under the bridge. The track junction is one of the busiest in the Midwest.
- Commercial Street, under the bridge, must remain open during construction to provide access to critical power and sewer facilities.
- Underground utility tunnels, some exceeding 12 feet in width, require special protection and work methods.
- The project site is subject to flooding from the Mississippi River.

Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge

Project Details

Weekend & Overnight Work over I-94 is Scheduled for December 6-9

Construction Impacts and Detours

Detour map for Kellogg-Third Street Bridge construction

Project Updates

November 22, 2024

November 15, 2024

November 8, 2024

October 31, 2024

October 25, 2024

October 18, 2024

October 11, 2024

October 4, 2024

September 27, 2024

September 20, 2024

September 13, 2024

September 6, 2024

August 30, 2024

August 23, 2024

August 16, 2024

August 8, 2024

August 2, 2024

October 28, 2022

March 22, 2022

July 22, 2021

March 3, 2021

Other area closures and restrictions in Downtown Saint Paul, November 22, 2024

Downtown Construction Map, updated November 22, 2024

Thanks to everyone that joined the Goodbye Bridge Walk on July 21

Virtual Meeting Held on June 26

Final Art Designs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the bridge need to be replaced?

Is the bridge safe to use in the meantime?

What will the new bridge look like?

When will construction occur?

How will I get around during construction?

Why will the project take so long?

Will my property be assessed?

Project Documents

Letters, Flyers & Presentations

Maps

Technical Data & Design

Community Feedback

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