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Description
Front Avenue between Western Avenue and Rice Street will be resurfaced through a process called “mill and overlay” to create a smoother roadway surface for people driving and riding bikes. Crews will grind-off the top layer of the roadway, then replace it with a new layer of bituminous pavement.

After the mill and overlay, Front Avenue will be restriped with on-street bike lanes. These are consistent with the adopted 2024 Saint Paul Bicycle Plan. Bike lanes improve safety and riding comfort for bicyclists to encourage increased cycling to meet broader city goals outlined in the adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan. To provide the needed space for safe bike lanes, on-street parking will be removed along the south side of Front Avenue. Parking will be maintained on the north side of Front Avenue.

Location
Front Avenue between Western Avenue and Rice Street

Timeline
Project engagement and layout design were done in 2023.

UPDATE 10/11/24: The concrete work for pedestrian improvements for Front Avenue between Western Avenue and Rice Street will be completed in fall 2024. Resurfacing and restriping of the roadway will be done on spring/summer 2025.

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    Project Updates

    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. Sand or grit may be used to add traction and help address icy conditions on new concrete.

    We appreciate your assistance in helping maintain the new sidewalks.

    Pedestrian & Bike Improvements

    The city’s sidewalk division will make pedestrian improvements:

    • Install ADA-compliant ramps to improve accessibility for people using strollers and mobility devices.

    • Install bumpouts (curb extensions) and medians to narrow the road and provide a shorter crossing and better visibility for people. Narrowing the road also encourages slower driving speeds.

    After the mill and overlay, Front Avenue will be restriped with on-street bike lanes. To provide the needed space for safe bike lanes, on-street parking will be removed along the south side of Front Avenue. Parking will be maintained on the north side of Front Avenue.

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