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)
Tags

    Construction Schedule & Road Closures and Detours

    March 26 Capital City Bikeway Phase 2 Construction Began

    Phase 2 of the Capital City Bikeway project is now underway! 

    The 2026 project work will be divided in two stages:

    • Stage 1 (Spring - Summer 2026): Westbound Kellogg Boulevard between Wabasha Street & Washington Street
    • Stage 2 (Late Spring - Fall 2026): Westbound Kellogg Boulevard between Washington Street & West 7th Street.

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

    • Westbound Kellogg Boulevard is closed between Wabasha Street and Washington 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

    Capital City Bikeway 2026 Construction Schedule

    From August 2025 to Fall 2026, Phase 2 of the Capital City Bikeway project, which includes the addition of a new two-way separated bikeway, sidewalk, westbound roadway, and center medians will occur. The project will also include improvements to drainage, underground utilities, traffic signals, lighting, and landscaping amenities.

    The 2026 project work will will be divided in two stages:

    • Stage 1 (Spring - Summer 2026): Westbound Kellogg Blvd will be closed between Wabasha Street & Washington Street
    • Stage 2 (Spring - Fall 2026): Westbound Kellogg Blvd will be closed between Washington Street & 7th Street W
      *During Spring - Summer 2026, both Stage 1 and Stage 2 closures will overlap, meaning Westbound Kellogg Blvd from Wabasha St. to 7th St. W will be closed.

    Traffic detour: Westbound traffic will be detoured from Wabasha Street to 6th Street to West 7th Street. Please follow posted detour signage. 

    Pedestrian access: Sidewalk on the north side of Kellogg Boulevard between St. Peter Street and Market Street will be closed. Please follow posted pedestrian signage. 

    Access will be maintained for those wishing to access a property directly within the project area.

    Printable Kellogg Boulevard Phase 2 Construction Schedule

    Map showing the Capital City Bikeway Phase 2 construction staging. Stage 1 Kellogg from Wabasha to Washington. Stage 2 Washington to West 7th.

    Area closures and restrictions in Downtown Saint Paul, May 4, 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.

    For a map of the road closures and restrictions as of May 4, see below and online for a larger and printable map.

    • 5th Street: Lane restrictions between Wabasha and Cedar streets for Osborn Plaza.
    • West 7th Street: Lane restrictions between Walnut Street and Kellogg Boulevard on West 7th for Xcel Energy work.
    • East 7th Street: Lane restrictions between Mounds Boulevard and Arcade Street on East 7th for MnDOT work.
    • 9th Street: Closed between Minnesota and Robert streets.
    • Eagle Parkway:
      • One lane in each direction between Shepard Road and Kellogg Boulevard will be maintained for Xcel Energy work under the railroad at Shepard Road.
      • Expect delays and backups in the area during rush hour and events.
      • This is not a truck route due to tight turns.
    • 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 Wabasha Street and Washington Street. Eastbound only between Wabasha Street and Washington Street
      • 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.
    • Robert Street:
      • Northbound Robert Street closed between Kellogg Boulevard and 4th Street for Metro Transit light rail track work May 1-3.
      • Closed between 12th and 14th streets for District Energy work.
      • Lane restrictions between Kellogg Boulevard and 9th Street as needed for sidewalk work and final reconstruction work.
    • Shepard Road:
      • 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.
      • Westbound Shepard closed between Eagle Parkway and Sibley Street.
      • Shepard Road closed to thru traffic at I-35E for MnDOT bridge reconstruction.
    • Wacouta Street: Lane restrictions between 5th and 6th streets for Xcel Energy work.

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

    Downtown Construction & Access Map starting Monday, May 4, 2026 (larger and printable map)

    Map showing road closures and lane restrictions in downtown Saint Paul due to construction as of May 4, 2026. For more information call 651-266-6100

    Xcel Energy Work

    Xcel Energy is continuing to work in the same area as the Capital City Bikeway project through April 2026. Xcel Energy's work is coordinated with and key for the Capital City Bikeway project.

    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