A Generational Investment in West 7th Street
January 2026 Update
MnDOT, Ramsey County, and the City of Saint Paul, in partnership with Metro Transit, are all committing to a generational investment for the West 7th Street corridor (Highway 5). This commitment marks the culmination of many years of collaboration and compromise and is an exciting step forward for the corridor and the community it serves. While enough funding has been identified to confidently start planning and designing the future street project, additional funding will still be needed from state and federal partners to fully fund all the necessary infrastructure.
What does this commitment include?
Rebuilding and repaving West 7th led by MnDOT
- Full reconstruction of several segments between downtown Saint Paul and the Highway 5 bridge
- Resurfacing (mill and overlay) of other sections
- Updated utilities, safer intersections, and improved pedestrian crossings
Visit MnDOT's website for more information
Arterial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) led by Metro Transit
The broader investments in West 7th Street, along with commitments to the timeline, allow Metro Transit to recommend this corridor for arterial BRT to the Metropolitan Council in January 2026.
Visit Metro Transit's website about arterial BRT plans
When will the project start?
Street investments could start as early as 2029. Street investments would be done in collaboration with the planned future BRT.