Robert Street Reconstruction

Utility work continues to progress on Robert Street. Sanitary sewer manhole work continues and preparation for watermain work has begun. We anticipate utility work to continue through summer between 11th Street and 6th Street, in advance of the road reconstruction and sidewalk work. 

Traffic impacts & activities along Robert Street - No major changes

• Closed between 11th and 7th streets
  • Northbound traffic is detoured using 7th Street, Jackson Street, and 12th Street.
  • Southbound traffic is detoured using 11th Street, Jackson Street, and Kellogg Boulevard.
  • Intersections will remain open to east/west traffic at 11th, 10th, 9th, and 7th Streets, but some intersections will be restricted to one lane in each direction.
  • Activities:
    • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
    • Pavement removals occur next week.
      • Access will be maintained, but there may be periodic short-term delays as crews work through the driveway.
• Open to northbound only between 7th Street and 7th Place
  • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
  • Southbound traffic should follow the detour using Jackson Street.
• At the 11th, 10th, 7th, and 6th street intersections
  • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
  • Traffic will be restricted through spring.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

Utility work continues to progress on Robert Street. Sanitary sewer manhole work continues to work on their utilities. We anticipate utility work to continue through summer between 11th Street and 6th Street, in advance of the road reconstruction and sidewalk work. 

Traffic impacts & activities along Robert Street

• Closed between 11th and 7th streets
  • Northbound traffic is detoured using 7th Street, Jackson Street, and 12th Street.
  • Southbound traffic is detoured using 11th Street, Jackson Street, and Kellogg Boulevard.
  • Intersections will remain open to east/west traffic at 11th, 10th, 9th, and 7th Streets, but some intersections will be restricted to one lane in each direction.
  • Activities:
    • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
    • Pavement removals occur next week.
      • Access will be maintained, but there may be periodic short-term delays as crews work through the driveway.
• Open to northbound only between 7th Street and 7th Place
  • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
  • Southbound traffic should follow the detour using Jackson Street.
• At the 11th, 10th, 7th, and 6th street intersections
  • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
  • Traffic will be restricted through spring.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

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

Robert Street Detour Map

Utility work continues to progress on Robert Street. We anticipate utility work to continue through spring between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard, in advance of the road reconstruction and sidewalk work. 

Robert Street closed between 11th and 7th streets

Traffic impacts & activities along Robert Street

• Closed between 11th and 7th streets
  • Northbound traffic is detoured using 7th Street, Jackson Street, and 12th Street.
  • Southbound traffic is detoured using 11th Street, Jackson Street, and Kellogg Boulevard.
  • Intersections will remain open to east/west traffic at 11th, 10th, 9th, and 7th Streets, but some intersections will be restricted to one lane in each direction.
  • Activities:
    • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
    • Pavement removals occur next week.
      • Access will be maintained, but there may be periodic short-term delays as crews work through the driveway.
• Open to northbound only between 7th Street and 7th Place
  • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
  • Southbound traffic should follow the detour using Jackson Street.
• At the 11th, 10th, 7th, and 6th street intersections
  • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
  • Traffic will be restricted through spring.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

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

Robert Street Detour Map

Utility work continues to progress on Robert Street. We anticipate utility work to continue through spring between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard, in advance of the road reconstruction and sidewalk work. 

Robert Street closes to thru traffic between 11th and 7th streets on April 7

Starting on Monday, April 7, Robert Street will close to thru traffic between 11th and 7th streets while crews begin to work on the sanitary sewer manholes in the area. Northbound traffic will be detoured using 7th Street, Jackson Street, and 12th Street. Southbound traffic will be detoured using 11th Street, Jackson Street, and Kellogg Boulevard. 

Intersections will remain open to east/west traffic at 11th, 10th, 9th, and 7th Streets, but some intersections will be restricted to one lane in each direction. 

Other traffic impacts & activities along Robert Street

• At the 11th, 10th, 7th, and 6th street intersections:
  • Sanitary sewer repair work and/or cleaning.
  • Traffic will be restricted through spring.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained.

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

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

Utility work continues on Robert Street. Sanitary sewer manhole work and Xcel Electric continue to work on their utilities. We anticipate utility work to continue through spring between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard, in advance of the reconstruction project. 

Traffic impacts & activities along Robert St:

• At the 10th Street intersection
  • Xcel Electric is working on their utilities.
  • Traffic will be restricted through spring.
• Northbound lane closure between 10th and 7th Streets
  • Northbound traffic is detoured using 7th Street, Jackson Street, and 10th Street.
  • Closure is needed to complete sanitary sewer manhole cleaning and/or repair work. Work is anticipated to be completed in late March.
• At 9th Street intersection
  • Traffic restrictions through the 7th Street intersection
  • Restrictions are needed to completed sewer manhole cleaning and/or repair work.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

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

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated March 7, 2025

Utility work continues on Robert Street. Sanitary sewer manhole work and Xcel Electric continue to work on their utilities. We anticipate utility work to continue through spring between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard, in advance of the reconstruction project. 

Traffic impacts & activities along Robert St:

• At the 10th Street intersection
  • Xcel Electric is working on their utilities.
  • Traffic will be restricted through spring.
• Upcoming: Northbound lane closure between 10th and 7th Streets Begins early the week of March 10, after work is completed at the 7th Street intersection.
  • Northbound traffic will be detoured using 7th Street, Jackson Street, and 10th Street.
  • Closure is needed to complete sanitary sewer manhole cleaning and/or repair work. Work is anticipated to be completed in late March.
• Upcoming: At 9th Street
  • Traffic restrictions through the 7th Street intersection will begin early the week of March 10, after work is completed at the 7th Street intersection.
  • Restrictions are needed to completed sewer manhole cleaning and/or repair work.
• At 7th Street
  • Traffic remains restricted through the 7th Street intersection. Intersection will open to all traffic early the week of March 10.
  • Restrictions are needed to completed sewer manhole cleaning and/or repair work.
• Northbound lane closure between 7th Street and 7th Place
  • Northbound traffic is detoured using 6th Street, Minnesota Street, and 9th Street.
  • Closure is needed to complete sanitary sewer manhole cleaning and/or repair work. Work is anticipated to be completed early the week of March 10
• Access to local businesses is being maintained.

Utility work continues on Robert Street. Sanitary sewer manhole work and Xcel Electric continue to work on their utilities. We anticipate utility work to continue through spring between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard, in advance of the reconstruction project. 

Traffic impacts & activities along Robert St:

• Lane restrictions between 10th and 7th Streets
  • Sanitary sewer manhole work and Xcel Electric are working on their utilities.
  • Traffic will be restricted through spring.
• At 7th Street
  • Traffic remains restricted through the 7th Street intersection until late March for sewer cleaning and repair work.
• Northbound lane is closed between 7th Street and 7th Place
  • Northbound traffic is detoured using 6th Street, Minnesota Street, and 9th Street.
  • Closure is needed to complete sanitary sewer cleaning and repair work. Work is anticipated to be completed in late March.
• Lane restrictions between 5th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • A new fiber line is being installed the week of February 24.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Northbound Robert Street Closure begins February 14

Robert Street will close to northbound traffic on Friday, February 14 between 7th Street and 7th Place for work on the sanitary sewer manholes. This work is anticipated to be completed in mid-March.

During this closure, northbound traffic will be detoured using 6th Street, Minnesota Street, and 9th Street. Properties with driveways off Robert Street and pedestrian access will be maintained during this work.

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

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated February 6, 2025

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated January 24, 2025

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated January 10, 2025

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated December 20, 2024

Utility work continues to progress on Robert Street. Crews anticipate work to continue through the end of the month between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard and through spring 2025 between 11th and 7th Streets, in advance of the reconstruction project. 

Traffic impacts

Robert Street remains reduced to one lane in each direction between 7th Street and Fillmore Avenue, exceptions are noted below. 

Activities along Robert Street:

Crews will halt construction activities by the end of day Friday, December 20, 2024 and resume work the week of January 6, 2025.

• Between 9th and 7th Streets
  • Road remains closed.
  • Xcel Energy and Xcel Gas work on their utilities. The road is expected to reopen in late December/early January, or until work is completed.
  • Detour: Use 9th Street, Jackson Street, and 7th Street.
  • Access to driveways off Robert Street will be maintained.
  • Intersections across Robert Street remain open.
  • There may be periodic, short-term delays while crews move equipment or materials through the area.
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 5th and 6th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. 
• At 6th, 5th and 4th Street intersections
  • Sanitary sewer work is occurring.
  • Traffic is restricted through these intersections.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated December 13, 2024

Utility work continues to progress on Robert Street. Crews anticipate work to continue through the end of the month between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard and through spring 2025 between 11th and 7th Streets, in advance of the reconstruction project. 

Traffic impacts

Robert Street remains reduced to one lane in each direction between 7th Street and Fillmore Avenue, exceptions are noted below. 

Activities along Robert Street:

• Between 9th and 7th Streets
  • Road remains closed.
  • Xcel Energy and Xcel Gas work on their utilities. The road is expected to reopen in mid-December, or until work is completed.
  • Detour: Use 9th Street, Jackson Street, and 7th Street.
  • Access to driveways off Robert Street will be maintained.
  • Intersections across Robert Street remain open.
  • There may be periodic, short-term delays while crews move equipment or materials through the area.
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 5th and 6th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. 
• At 6th, 5th and 4th Street intersections
  • Sanitary sewer work is occurring.
  • Traffic is restricted through these intersections.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated December 5, 2024

Utility work continues through spring 2025 on Robert Street between 11th and 7th Streets, and through December 2024 between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard in advance of the reconstruction project. Please be aware of the following impacts: 

Robert Street remains closed between 9th and 7th Streets

• Robert Street remains closed to traffic between 9th and 7th Streets while Xcel Energy and Xcel Gas work on their utilities. The road is expected to reopen in mid-December, or until work is completed. 

• Traffic is detoured using 9th Street, Jackson Street, and 7th Street.

Access on Robert Street between 9th and 7th Streets

• Access to driveways off Robert Street will be maintained during this closure.

• Intersections across Robert Street will remain open.

There may be periodic, short-term delays while crews move equipment or materials through the area

Share the Robert Street Closure flyer with visitors, guests, tenants, and others.

Other traffic impacts

• Robert Street remains reduced to one lane in each direction between 10th and 9th Streets and between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard. Intersection restrictions/closures will occur periodically as needed for safety reasons or as required to complete construction activities. 

Activities along Robert Street:

• Between 10th and 9th Streets
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Testing has begun and the pits will be backfilled after further testing is completed on the gas lines.
  • Work between 10th and 9th Streets continues.
• At 7th Place
  • Xcel Gas is working on their gas main across 7th Place. 
  • Traffic is restricted across the intersection.
  • Robert Street remains open to northbound and southbound traffic.
  • Work is anticipated to take one week to complete.
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 5th and 6th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines.
• At 5th and 4th Street intersections
  • Sanitary sewer work is occurring 
  • Traffic is restricted through these intersections
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated November 22, 2024

Utility work continues through spring 2025 on Robert Street between 11th and 7th Streets, and through December 2024 between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard in advance of the reconstruction project. Please be aware of the following impacts: 

Robert Street closure between 9th and 7th Streets

• Robert Street remains closed to traffic between 9th and 7th Streets while Xcel Energy and Xcel Gas work on their utilities.

• Traffic is detoured using 9th Street, Jackson Street, and 7th Street.

• Remains closed until mid-December, or until work is completed.

Access on Robert Street between 9th and 6th Streets during closures

• Access to driveways off Robert Street will be maintained during these closures

• Intersections across Robert Street will remain open.

• There may be periodic, short-term delays while crews move equipment or materials through the area 

Share the Robert Street Closure flyer with visitors, guests, tenants, and others.

Other traffic impacts

• Robert Street remains reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th and 9th Streets and between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard. Intersection restrictions/closures will occur periodically as needed for safety reasons or as required to complete construction activities. 

Activities along Robert Street:

• Between 11th and 9th Streets
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 10th and 11th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. The road is anticipated to be restored in late November. 
  • Work between 10th and 9th Streets continues through late November.
• At 7th Place
  • Starting the week of December 2, Xcel Gas will begin working on their gas main across 7th Place. 
  • The west side of the intersection is closed to Robert Street.
  • Robert Street remains open to northbound and southbound traffic.
  • Work is anticipated to take one week to complete.
  • Share the 7th Place Closure flyer with visitors, guests, tenants, and others.

• At 6th Street
  • Xcel Gas is working on installing their gas main.
  • Reduced to one lane across Robert Street. 
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 5th and 6th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. The road is anticipated to be restored in late November. 
• At 5th and 4th Street intersections
  • Starting the week of December 2, traffic will be restricted across the intersection.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated November 14, 2024

Utility work continues through spring 2025 on Robert Street between 11th and 7th Streets and through December 2024 between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard in advance of the reconstruction project. Please be aware of the following impacts: 

Robert Street closures between 9th and 6th Streets

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.

Access on Robert Street between 9th and 6th Streets during closures

• Access to driveways off Robert Street will be maintained during these closures

• Intersections across Robert Street will remain open

  • 9th Street intersection – the east side remains closed to/from Robert Street.

• There may be periodic, short-term delays while crews move equipment or materials through the area 

Share the Robert Street Closure flyer with visitors, guests, tenants, and others.

Other traffic impacts

• Robert Street remains reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th and 9th Streets and between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard. Intersection restrictions/closures will occur periodically as needed for safety reasons or as required to complete construction activities. 

Current activities along Robert Street:

• Between 11th and 9th Streets
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 10th and 11th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. The road is anticipated to be restored in mid-to-late-November. 
  • Work between 10th and 9th Streets continues through mid-to late-November.
• At 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.
• At 6th Street
  • Xcel Gas is working on installing their gas main.
  • Reduced to one lane across Robert Street. 
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 5th and 6th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. The road is anticipated to be restored in mid-to-late November. 
• Access to local businesses is being maintained

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated November 8, 2024

Utility work continues through spring 2025 on Robert Street between 11th and 7th Streets and through December 2024 between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard in advance of the reconstruction project. Please be aware of the following impacts: 

Traffic Impacts

• Robert Street reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th Street and Fillmore Avenue. Intersection restrictions/closures will occur periodically as needed for safety reasons or as required to complete construction activities. 

Current activities along Robert Street:

• Between 11th and 9th Streets
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 10th and 11th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. The road is anticipated to be restored in mid-to-late-November. 
  • Work between 10th and 9th Streets continues through mid-to late-November.
• At 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.
• Between 9th and 7th Streets
  • Xcel Electric and Comcast are working on their utilities.
  • Activities in this area are anticipated to continue through December 2024.
• At 6th Street
  • Xcel Gas is working on installing their gas main.
  • Reduced to one lane across Robert Street. 
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 5th and 6th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. The road is anticipated to be restored in mid-to-late November. 
• Saint Paul Regional Water Services is doing work on Robert Street between Fillmore Avenue and Kellogg Boulevard.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained.

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Bus Stops

• For more information see Metro Transit's webpage.

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated November 1, 2024

Utility work continues through spring 2025 on Robert Street between 11th and 7th Streets and through December 2024 between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard in advance of the reconstruction project. Please be aware of the following impacts: 

Traffic Impacts

• Robert Street reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th Street and Fillmore Avenue. Intersection restrictions/closures will occur periodically as needed for safety reasons or as required to complete construction activities. 

Current activities along Robert Street:

• Between 11th and 9th Streets
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 10th and 11th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. The road is anticipated to be restored in mid-November. 
  • Work between 10th and 9th Streets continues through early November.
• At 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.
• Between 9th and 7th Streets
  • Xcel Electric continues working on their underground vaults.
  • Current activities scheduled in this area will continue through December 2024.
• At 6th Street
  • Xcel Gas is working on installing their gas main.
  • Reduced to one lane across Robert Street. 
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 5th and 6th Streets is complete. The pits will not be backfilled until further testing is completed on the gas lines. The road is anticipated to be restored in mid-November. 
• Saint Paul Regional Water Services is doing work on Robert Street between Fillmore Avenue and Kellogg Boulevard.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained.

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated October 18, 2024

Utility work continues through spring 2024 on Robert Street between 11th and 7th Streets and through December 2024 between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard in advance of the reconstruction project. Please be aware of the following impacts: 

Traffic Impacts

• Robert Street remains reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard. Intersection restrictions/closures will occur periodically as needed for safety reasons or as required to complete construction activities. 

Current activities along Robert Street:

• Between 11th and 9th Streets
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 10th and 11th Street will wrap up next week.
  • Work began on the 9th Street block this week.
• Between 9th and 7th Streets
  • Xcel Electric is working on their underground vaults.
  • Current activities scheduled in this area will continue through December 2024.
• At 7th Street 
  • Xcel Electric is working at the intersection
  • Travelers on 7th Street, please pay extra attention as the driving lanes have switched to the south side of the intersection.
• At 6th Street
  • Reduced to one lane across Robert Street.
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Ongoing activities between 5th Street and Kellogg Boulevard will be completed next week. Crews will continue working up the corridor.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained.

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Ongoing activities on Robert Street, updated October 11, 2024

Utility work continues through spring 2024 on Robert Street between 11th and 7th Streets and through December 2024 between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard in advance of the reconstruction project. Please be aware of the following impacts: 

Traffic Impacts

• Robert Street remains reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard. Intersection restrictions/closures will occur periodically as needed for safety reasons or as required to complete construction activities. 

Current activities along Robert Street:

• Between 11th and 9th Streets
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Work between 10th and 11th Street will wrap up in two weeks.
  • Work is anticipated to begin on the 9th Street block next week.
• Between 9th and 7th Streets
  • Xcel Electric is working on their underground vaults.
  • Current activities scheduled in this area will continue through December 2024.
• At 7th Street 
  • Sewer work is anticipated to wrap up this week.
  • Xcel Electric will begin working at this intersection the week of October 14.
  • Travelers on 7th Street, please watch for the driving lanes to switch to the south side of the intersection next week.
• Between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard
  • Xcel Gas is working on their utilities.
  • Ongoing activities between 5th Street and Kellogg Boulevard will be completed in approximately two weeks. Crews will continue working up the corridor.
• Access to local businesses is being maintained.

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

Utility work continues through spring 2024 on Robert Street between 11th and 7th Streets and through December 2024 between 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard in advance of the reconstruction project. Please be aware of the following impacts: 

Traffic Impacts

• Robert Street remains reduced to one lane in each direction between 11th Street and Kellogg Boulevard.
  • Xcel Electric is working on their underground vaults between 9th and 7th Streets. Current activities scheduled in this area will continue through December 2024. 
  • Sewer work is ongoing at 7th Street through October. Xcel Electric will resume working at this intersection once the sewer work is completed.
  • Xcel Gas is working in multiple locations along the corridor between Kellogg Boulevard and 6th Street as well as between 9th and 11th Streets. 
    • Ongoing activities between 5th Street and Kellogg Boulevard will be completed in approximately two weeks. Crews will continue working up the corridor. 
    • Work between 10th and 11th Streets will also wrap up in two weeks. 
    • Work is anticipated to begin on the 9th Street block next week.
  • Access to local businesses is being maintained.

Pedestrian Access

• Pedestrian access to properties on Robert Street is being maintained.
• Please follow signed pedestrian routes when walking or rolling near work zones. 

• Design Option A: 2 vehicle lanes + 2 bus lanes
  • Option A Cross Sections
  • Option A Layout
     
• Design Option B: 2 vehicle lanes with center turn lane
  • Option B Cross Sections
  • Option B Layout
     
• Design Option C: 2 vehicle lanes with center turn lane + 1 bus lane
  • Option C Cross Sections
  • Option C Layout
     
• Cross Sections of All Design Options
• View a video presentation of the 3 design options.
• View the Concept Design Memo for details on how Design Option B was selected and examples of how a typical block on Robert Street will look.

• Project Map

• 7th Place Closure at Robert Street - December 2024
• Robert Street Closure - November 2024
• Public Hearing Notice - Estimated assessment rate letter to property owners - May 2024
• Open House Flyer - March 2023
• Open House Flyer - November 2022
• Open House Postcard - November 2022
• Building Owner Letter - October 2022
• Project One Pager - September 2022
  • Spanish - Project One Pager
  • Hmong - Project One Pager
  • Somali - Project One Pager

• November 17, 2022 Open House Display Boards
• Executive Summary of Phase 1 Engagement
• Detailed Summary of Phase 1 Engagement
• March 30, 2023 Open House Display Boards
• Executive Summary of Phase 2 Engagement March - April 2023
• Detailed Overview of Phase 2 Engagement March - April 2023
• View comments posted on the interactive map
• Concept Design Memo October 2023 with Design Layout