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Graphic showing a map of the project area. The map shows a red line on Jackson Street north of University to Pennsylvania. It also shows a portion of Saint Paul surrounding the project area.

Description
The City of Saint Paul plans to reconstruct Jackson Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to University Avenue in 2025.

The following items will be included:

  • New pavement
  • A new bikeway along the west side of the roadway
  • Removal of on-street parking
  • New lighting and traffic control
  • New trees and additional greenspace in boulevards
  • Utility improvements including new water and sewer lines
  • Valley Street retaining wall improvements

Location
Jackson Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to University Avenue

Timeline

  • July - October 2024: Preliminary design

  • October 2024 - May 2025: Final design

  • July 2025: Construction scheduled to begin

Tags

    Construction Started July 14, 2025

    Jackson Street is closed from University Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue. Jackson Street residents and businesses will have access to their properties during construction. All other traffic will need to follow a detour. Jackson Street closure is estimated to last into fall 2025. 

    Detours

    See the maps below and the printable detour flyer for more information.

    Jackson Street Detour

    North and southbound Jackson Street traffic will be rerouted to the detour shown below - University Avenue to Rice Street to Sycamore Street.

    Map showing the detour while Jackson Street from University Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue is closed for construction. Detour is University Avenue to Rice Street to Sycamore Street

    Mount Airy/Winter Street Detour

    Eastbound and westbound traffic on Winter Street and Mount Airy Street will be rerouted to the detour shown below - University Avenue to L'Orient Street to Mount Airy/Winter Street.

    Map showing the detour to Mount Airy/Winter Street while Jackson Street from University Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue is closed for construction. Detour is L'Orient Street to Mount Airy Street

    Construction Contact Information

    • Public Works Project Manager: Jary Lee, (651) 266-1107
    • TKDA Project Engineer: Cassie Pinta, (763) 248-1629
    • TKDA Construction Inspector: Ian Reilly, (651) 726-7939

    Project Updates

    Construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change.

    Community Engagement

    Outreach and community engagement events were held between August 2024 and July 2025 in and around the project area. If you have any additional comments or questions please contact the Project Manager Jary Lee at 651-266-1107 or jary.lee@ci.stpaul.mn.us. 

    What we heard

    Recent engagement along the corridor identified concerns from residents and employees in the area. The following is a summary of what we have heard:

    • What the street looks like is important to the neighborhood, and it needs improvement.
    • Accessibility is an issue including cracks in the sidewalk and roadway.
    • Safety improvements are needed including increased lighting and better sight lines.
    • Signage needs to be improved.

    90% design based on feedback

    View a larger version of the 90% design of Jackson Street

    Map showing the 90% design of reconstructed Jackson Street. Includes a shared use path on the west side of the street.

    Investing in Saint Paul Streets: Common Cent 

    A portion of this street reconstruction project will be paid for by a 1% local option sales tax, called Common Cent. This sales tax was approved by Saint Paul voters in November 2023. A portion of the project will also be funded through assessments to property owners adjacent to the project. The estimated assessment rate is based on a third-party special benefit analysis of the property values in the project area. Property owners will receive a notice of the estimated rate and date for a public hearing when estimated rates are available. More information on assessments can be found at www.stpaul.gov/specialassessments.