Description
The City of Saint Paul will be constructing a portion of the Capital City Bikeway along Kellogg Boulevard from St. Peter Street to West 7th Street in 2025. The bikeway will be constructed on the north side of Kellogg Boulevard linking Saint Paul RiverCentre, George Latimer Central Library, the Xcel Energy Center, and the Science Museum of Minnesota. The Capital City Bikeway is a vital connection to important destinations in downtown Saint Paul. 

The City’s goals for Kellogg Boulevard include:

  • Make the Capital City Bikeway connection
  • Be compatible with event operations as an economic engine of downtown
  • Create a welcoming pedestrian event experience and environment
  • Be compatible with Eastbound Kellogg RiverCentre Bridge project
  • Be compatible with the Riverview Corridor
  • Support future increase of density and reorientation of downtown towards the river
    • RiversEdge
    • RiverCentre Parking Ramp
    • River Balcony
    • Riverview Corridor

Location
Kellogg Boulevard from St. Peter Street to West 7th Street

Timeline

  • 2024 - Design and Community Engagement
  • 2025 & 2025 - Construction (St Peter Street to Washington Street)
  • 2026 - Construction (Washington Street to West 7th Street)
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    Construction Schedule Update

    From August 2025 to Fall 2026, Phase 2 of the Capital City Bikeway project, which includes the addition of a new two-way separated bikeway, sidewalk, westbound roadway, and center medians will begin. The project will also include improvements to drainage, underground utilities, traffic signals, lighting, and landscaping amendities.
    The project will will be divided in two stages:

    • Stage 1 - August - Fall 2025: Westbound Kellogg Blvd will be closed between Wabasha St. & Washington St.
    • Stage 1 - Spring - Summer 2026: Westbound Kellogg Blvd will be closed between Wabasha St. & Washington St.
    • Stage 2 - Summer - Fall 2026: Westbound Kellogg Blvd will be closed between Washington Street & 7th Street W

    Please follow posted detour signage. Access will be maintained for those wishing to access a property directly within the project area.

    Printable Kellogg Boulevard Phase 2 Construction Update Schedule

    Map showing the stage 1 and stage 2 areas for the Kellogg Boulevard Phase 2 construction schedule

    Westbound Lanes on Kellogg Boulevard between Wabasha and Washington streets are closed

    Traffic detour: Westbound traffic will be detoured from Wabasha Street to W 6th Street to 7th Street W. Traffic impacts are anticipated through Fall 2025.

    Pedestrian access: Sidewalk on the north side of Kellogg Boulevard between St. Peter Street and Market Street will be closed. Please follow posted pedestrian signage. 

    Beam Deliveries for Kellogg-3rd Street bridge started August 19

    On August 19, beam deliveries for the Kellogg-3rd Street bridge started. Beams will be delivered via I-94 and Kellogg Boulevard during the overnight and early morning hours. There will be short-term traffic impacts, including ~5-minute closure of Kellogg Boulevard between 7th Street and Market Street in front of Xcel/RiverCentre. For more details and a map visit stpaul.gov/kellogg-3.​

    Map showing the detour for the closure of the westbound Kellogg Boulevard lanes from Wabasha to Washington. Detour is 7th to 6th to Wabasha

    Area closures and restrictions in Downtown Saint Paul, October 24, 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:
      • 4th Street is closed between Minnesota and Jackson streets for Xcel Energy work as of October 23, and will remain closed through next week.
      • 4th Street is closed between Market and St Peter on a daily basis for private construction.
    • 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.
    • 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:
      • Lane restrictions between 5th Street and 7th Place.
    • Robert Street:
      • 11th to 9th streets open. 4th Street to Kellogg Boulevard open.
      • Closed between 9th Street and 4th Street.
      • Intersection closures at 6th Street and 7th Place.
      • Intersection restrictions at 7th and 5th streets.
    • Wacouta Street:
      • Lane restrictions between 5th and 4th 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 October 24, 2025

    Map showing road closures and lane restrictions in downtown Saint Paul October 24, 2025

    Learn more: Video presentation

    Please watch the Capital City Bikeway Kellogg Boulevard Phase 2 video presentation to learn more about the project. You can also view the PowerPoint slides used in the video.

    Project Layout

    Click here for a larger version of the project layout

    Image showing the layout for the Capital City Bikeway Phase 2 on Kellogg Boulevard
    Rendering of what the Capital City Bikeway will look like along Kellogg Boulevard by Xcel Energy Center
    Image showing what the Capital City Bikeway will look like along Kellogg Boulevard by Xcel Energy Center.

    Click here for a larger version of the rendering and an image showing the current conditions

    Project Updates

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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Project Documents