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

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    Minnesota Street Assessment Rate Reduced to $606.85 per foot

    Minnesota Street Assessment Ratification at City Council on September 10

    The Saint Paul city council will be ratifying the assessment for the Minnesota Street Reconstruction Phase 2 project (from 6th Street to 11th Street) at their meeting on Wednesday, September 10.

    The assessment rate shared with property owners in May 2024 and August 2025 was stated at $1,424.25 per foot. The final assessment rate has been reduced to $606.85 per foot. The final rate is based on the actual project costs, which came in lower than expected due to:

    • Overall project cost savings
    • Not needing to use funds reserved for contingency

    To see the specific assessment for your property, you can look it up at https://eproperty.logis.org/stpaul/assessments/search

    To see the Minnesota Street assessment role, see the City Council agenda at https://stpaul.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Go to item 23 (RES PH 25-106) under the Public Hearings heading. 

    City Council Meeting
    Wednesday, September 10 
    3:30 p.m.
    Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey Court House in the Council Chambers on the third floor -  15 West Kellogg Boulevard

    Staff will be available prior to the September 10 City Council meeting outside of the Council Chambers to answer questions.

    Minnesota Street is Open to Traffic

     This week (September 8 – 12)

    • Paver stones are being placed in tree trenches along Minnesota Street this week.
    • Striping contractor is installing crosswalk and striping on Minnesota Street and on the bike trail.
    • Veit is removing debris from sewer lines and televising the pipes.
    • Signage contractor plans to install final set of Street signs.

    Next week (September 13 – 17)

    • Contractor will be working on any remaining punchlist items.
    • Contractor will remove any remaining traffic control from the site.

    Construction schedules are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.

    Area closures and restrictions in Downtown Saint Paul, September 12, 2025

    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 more information on road closures in Saint Paul, visit www.stpaul.gov/roadclosures

    • 4th Street:
      • Intersection with Robert Street closed.
      • Closed between Minnesota and Jackson streets.
    • 5th Street:
      • Lane restrictions between Washington and Market streets and between Cedar and Robert streets.
    • 6th Street:
      • Intersection with Robert Street closed.
      • Closed between Jackson and Minnesota streets.
      • Lane restrictions between Minnesota and Wabasha streets.
    • 7th Street:
      • Lane restrictions between Cedar and Jackson streets.
      • Local business traffic only between Grand Avenue/Ramsey Street and Kellogg Boulevard.
    • 7th Place:
      • Intersection with Robert Street closed.
      • Local access only from Minnesota and Jackson streets.
    • 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.
    • Minnesota Street:
      • Open to traffic.
      • Some lane restrictions between 5th Street and 7th Place and between 11th and 7th streets.
    • Robert Street:
      • Closed between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard.
      • Intersection closures at 9th, 6th, and 4th streets, and 7th Place.
      • Intersection restrictions at 11th, 7th, and 5th streets.
    • St Peter Street:
      • Lane restrictions north of the 6th Street intersection.
    • Wacouta Street:
      • Lane restrictions between 5th and 4th streets and between 6th and 7th streets.

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

    Downtown Saint Paul Road Closures and Lane Restrictions Map, Updated September 12, 2025

    Map showing road closures and lane restriction in downtown Saint Paul September 12, 2025

    Project Updates - 2025

    Project Updates - 2024

    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.

    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