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 Update, June 13, 2025

    Area closures and restrictions in Downtown Saint Paul, June 13, 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
    • 6th Street:
      • Lane restrictions between Wabasha and Jackson streets.
    • 7th Street:
      • Local business traffic only between Kellogg Boulevard and Grand Avenue/Ramsey Street.
      • Lane restrictions between Cedar and Jackson streets.
    • Kellogg Boulevard:
      • Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street bridge remains closed through 2027.  
      • Kellogg Boulevard remains closed between Lafayette Street and Mounds Boulevard.
      • Access to parking lots and businesses is being maintained.
      • For more information about the Kellogg/3rd Street Bridge project, visit: www.stpaul.gov/Kellogg-3.
    • Minnesota Street:
      • Closed between 11th and 7th streets.
      • Lane restrictions between 7th Place and 6th Street.
    • Robert Street:
      • Closed between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard.
      • Intersection restrictions at 11th, 10th, 7th, 6th, and 5th streets.
    • Robert Street at Pedro Park:

    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 June 13, 2025

    Map showing road closures and lane restrictions in downtown Saint Paul June 13, 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