Description
The City of Saint Paul will be constructing a portion of the Capital City Bikeway along Kellogg Boulevard from St. Peter Street to West 7th Street in 2025. The bikeway will be constructed on the north side of Kellogg Boulevard linking Saint Paul RiverCentre, George Latimer Central Library, the Xcel Energy Center, and the Science Museum of Minnesota. The Capital City Bikeway is a vital connection to important destinations in downtown Saint Paul. 

The City’s goals for Kellogg Boulevard include:

  • Make the Capital City Bikeway connection
  • Be compatible with event operations as an economic engine of downtown
  • Create a welcoming pedestrian event experience and environment
  • Be compatible with Eastbound Kellogg RiverCentre Bridge project
  • Be compatible with the Riverview Corridor
  • Support future increase of density and reorientation of downtown towards the river
    • RiversEdge
    • RiverCentre Parking Ramp
    • River Balcony
    • Riverview Corridor

Location
Kellogg Boulevard from St. Peter Street to West 7th Street

Timeline

  • 2024 - Design and Community Engagement
  • 2025 & 2026 - Construction (St Peter Street to Washington Street)
  • 2026 - Construction (Washington Street to West 7th Street)
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Construction Schedule & Road Closures and Detours

Stage 2 Project Work began on June 1. Westbound Kellogg Boulevard is closed between Wabasha Street and West 7th Street. 

Pedestrians are being routed to the south side of Kellogg Boulevard, make sure to follow posted signage in the area.

Access will be maintained for those wishing to access a property or parking ramp directly within the project area. Access to the Kellogg Underground Parking Ramp will remain open, drivers will need to approach the ramp from the north using Washington Street.

Printable newsletter with June 1 closure information and map

Map showing lane restrictions and road closures related to Capital City Bikeway Phase 2 starting June 1, 2026

Current closures and detours related to Capital City Bikeway Phase 2 Construction

  • Westbound Kellogg Boulevard is closed between Wabasha Street and West 7th Street.
  • Eastbound Kellogg Boulevard from Washington Street to St. Peter Street is reduced to one lane.
  • Short term, moving lane restrictions may occur for utility locating purposes.
  • Please follow all posted signs.
  • Vehicle detours
    • A westbound detour is in place from Wabasha Street to 6th Street to West 7th Street.
  • Pedestrian detours (see Pedestrian Detour Map below)
    • Pedestrians are detoured to the south side of Kellogg Boulevard. 
    • North/south pedestrian crossings will continue to be at West 7th Street, RiverCentre, Market Street and St Peter Street intersections.
    • A temporary signal system has been added at the Washington Street intersection to allow safe pedestrian crossings.
    • Printable and larger pedestrian detour map
Map showing pedestrian detours for CCB Kellogg construction spring 2026. More information call 651-266-6100

Closures and Restrictions in Downtown Saint Paul, June 12, 2026

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

Additional event and construction closures that may impact access to downtown Saint Paul:

  • 10 p.m. Friday, June 12 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 15, eastbound I-94 is closed between I-35E and Hwy 10/61 for bridge maintenance.
  • Detour: Northbound I-35E to eastbound I-694 to southbound I-694 (See detour map)
  • More information at https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/johnirelandbridge/
  • 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, I-94 closed between I-35E and Hwy 10/61 for Kellogg-3rd Street bridge deck pour over the interstate.
    • Detour for eastbound I-94 traffic: Northbound I-35E to eastbound I-694 to southbound I-694
    • Detour for westbound I-94 traffic: northbound I-694 to westbound I-694 to southbound I-35E
    • In coordination with this work, Commercial Street East from Mounds Boulevard to the Xcel Energy substation will be closed from Noon Tuesday, June 16 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. Access to Wakan Tipi and properties on Commercial Street will be from 4th Street East.
    • More information at stpaul.gov/Kellogg-3

For Saint Paul Public Works projects and links to other agencies and their projects, visit www.stpaul.gov/Construction.

For current and upcoming road closures in Saint Paul, visit www.stpaul.gov/RoadClosures.

See below for a map of the road closures and restrictions as of June 15, 2026 - same map as June 8 due to only minor changes.

No major changes to traffic impacts in downtown due to construction. There will be some short-term lane restrictions due to window washing and roofing on private buildings.

  • 4th Street: Lane restrictions between St Peter and Wabasha streets for skyway painting until June 30.
  • 5th Street: Lane restrictions between Wabasha and Cedar streets for Osborn Plaza.
  • 6th Street: 
    • Lane restrictions between Jackson and Minnesota streets for Robert Street construction.
    • Lane restrictions between Cedar and Wabasha streets for District Energy work.
  • 7th Place: 7th Place is closed between Robert and Jackson streets as part of the Robert Street construction project.
  • West 7th Street: Lane restrictions between Walnut Street and Kellogg Boulevard on West 7th for Xcel Energy work (at Chestnut Street) and sewer work (at Walnut Street).
  • East 7th Street: Lane restrictions between Mounds Boulevard and Arcade Street on East 7th for MnDOT work.
  • Chestnut Street: Closed at West 7th Street for Xcel Energy work.
  • Jackson Street:
    • Jackson Street closed to thru traffic from Kellogg Boulevard to Shepard Road for sewer pump station and floodwall work.
    • Jackson Street is open to parking and properties between Kellogg Boulevard and 2nd Street. 2nd Street is open between Jackson and Sibley streets.
    • For more information, visit the city’s Lowertown Floodwall webpage.
  • John Ireland Bridge: Closed for MnDOT reconstruction.
  • Kellogg Boulevard:
    • Westbound lanes closed between West 7th Street and Wabasha Street. Eastbound open only between Wabasha Street and Washington Street. For more information about the CCB Kellogg Phase 2 project, visit stpaul.gov/ccbkellogg2.
    • Lane restrictions between Broadway and Lafayette streets for Xcel Energy work.
    • Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street bridge remains closed through 2027. Kellogg Boulevard remains closed between Lafayette Street and Mounds Boulevard. For more information about the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge project, visit: stpaul.gov/Kellogg-3.
  • Lafayette Road:
    • Starting June 8, road closed to all thru traffic at University Avenue.
    • Road closed to northbound traffic at University Avenue.
  • Robert Street: Lane restrictions between Kellogg Boulevard and 9th Street as needed for sidewalk work and final reconstruction work.
  • Shepard Road:
    • Westbound Shepard closed between Eagle Parkway and Sibley Street.
    • Shepard Road closed to thru traffic at I-35E for MnDOT bridge reconstruction.
    • Eastbound will remain open from I-35E to Highway 61.
    • Eastbound Shepard traffic can access downtown from Eagle Parkway and Sibley Street, except no trucks due to tight turns and bridge height.
    • Westbound Shepard traffic can access downtown from Sibley Street, except no trucks due to bridge height.
    • No access from Shepard Road to I-35E southbound.
    • I-35E northbound can exit to eastbound Shepard Road.
    • Shepard Road detour: Lexington Parkway to West 7th Street to Otto Avenue.
    • For more information, visit MnDOT's I-35E and Shepard Road webpage.
  • Temperance Street: Lane restrictions between 7th and 9th streets for roofing work.
  • University Avenue:
  • Wabasha Street: Lane restrictions between 10th Street and Exchange Street for Xcel Energy work.
  • Wacouta Street: Lane restrictions between 6th and 7th streets for Xcel Energy work. Southbound traffic only.
  • Walnut Street: Sewer work at Walnut Street and West 7th Street starts June 8. Lane restrictions on West 7th Street and no thru traffic on Walnut Street.

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

Downtown Construction & Access Map for Monday, June 15, 2026 - same as the June 8, 2026 map

No major changes to traffic impacts in downtown due to construction. There will be some short-term lane restrictions due to window washing and roofing on private buildings.

Map showing road closures and lane restrictions in downtown Saint Paul June 8, 2026

Learn more: Video presentation

Please watch the Capital City Bikeway Kellogg Boulevard Phase 2 video presentation to learn more about the project. You can also view the PowerPoint slides used in the video.

Project Layout

Click here for a larger version of the project layout

Image showing the layout for the Capital City Bikeway Phase 2 on Kellogg Boulevard
Rendering of what the Capital City Bikeway will look like along Kellogg Boulevard by Xcel Energy Center
Image showing what the Capital City Bikeway will look like along Kellogg Boulevard by Xcel Energy Center.

Click here for a larger version of the rendering and an image showing the current conditions

Project Updates 2026

Project Updates 2025

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Project Documents