Description
The City of Saint Paul plans to reconstruct Minnesota Street in downtown. The project includes demolition and replacement of the pavement, sidewalks, and underground utilities along the corridor. The Public Works goals of the project are to: 

  • Improve safety for all users
  • Implement a bikeway connection
  • Improve the transit user experience downtown
  • Modernize the aging infrastructure
  • Create a resilient and people-oriented corridor
  • Support the evolving needs of downtown users

Location
Minnesota Street from 6th Street to 11th Street in downtown

Timeline 

  • Construction of Phase 2 from 9th Street to 11th Street in 2025.
  • Construction of Phase 2 from 6th Street to 9th Street in 2024.
  • Construction of Phase 1 from Kellogg Boulevard to 6th Street was completed in 2023.
  • Community engagement started in early 2021 and was completed before Phase 1 construction started.

Minnesota Street Phase 1

Tags

    Construction is Wrapping Up for the Season

    • Construction is in the final stages on Minnesota Street between 6th Street and 9th Street. 
    • The week of November 18 final site clean up and miscellaneous punchlist items will be done.
    • Please follow all posted signs.

    Project Updates

    Other area closures and restrictions in Downtown Saint Paul, November 14, 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.

    • 5th Street: Lane restrictions between Sibley and Wacouta Streets.
    • 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: 
      • The east side of the intersection is closed to/from Robert Street.
      • Robert Street remains open to northbound and southbound traffic.
      • Access to the west side of the intersection to/from Robert Street remains open.
      • 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 is closed between Broadway Street and Mounds Boulevard through 2027. 
        • Access to parking lots and businesses will be maintained.
        • For more information about the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge project and detailed access maps visit www.stpaul.gov/Kellogg-3. 
    • Minnesota Street: Closure
      • Minnesota Street is closed between 4th Street and Kellogg Boulevard for utility work.
      • All major construction work is completed between 11th and 6th Streets.
      • 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
    • Mounds Boulevard
      • Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at the closed Kellogg-3rd Street bridge.
    • Robert Street
      • Closure between 9th and 7th Streets: Beginning Monday, November 18, Robert Street will close 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.
      • Closure between 7th and 6th Streets: Beginning Wednesday, November 20, Robert Street will close between 7th and 6th Streets while Xcel Gas works on their service lines. Robert Street will open to traffic on Friday, November 22.

        Map showing closures on Robert Street between 6th Street and 9th Street in November 2024
      • Robert Street reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th and 9th Streets and between 6th Street and Fillmore Avenue.
      • 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 14, 2024

    Map showing road closures and lane restrictions in downtown Saint Paul November 15, 2024

    Video Presentation

    Please watch the Minnesota Street Phase 2 video presentation to learn more about the project. You can also view the PowerPoint slides used in the video.

    Minnesota Street Phase 2 Video Presentation

    Project Documents