Description
The project is installing curb extensions (bumpouts) and ADA compliant pedestrian ramps at each of the following intersections as part of the Chelsea Heights Elementary School Safe Routes to School plan:

  • Hamline Avenue and Hoyt Avenue

  • Hamline Avenue and Nebraska Avenue

  • Huron Street and Hoyt Avenue

  • Hamline Avenue and Arlington Avenue

  • Hamline Avenue and Frankson Avenue

  • Hamline Avenue and Midway Parkway

Location
Hamline Avenue between Hoyt Avenue and Midway Parkway and the intersection of Huron Street and Hoyt Avenue

Timeline
2026

Tags

Chelsea Heights Safe Routes to School Project is Substantially Complete

Upcoming Work

  • Water truck will be out daily to water the newly installed sod. Watering of the sod will occur during the State Fair.
  • Additional clean up may occur.
  • Sign installation will occur after the State Fair ends.
  • All scheduled work is weather permitting and may change based on site conditions.

Traffic Impacts

  • Project area is open to traffic.
  • Temporary traffic restrictions may remain in place as crews complete remaining work.
  • Drivers should continue to follow all posted traffic-control signs and use caution around construction crews and equipment.

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

Project Updates

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plans

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a nationwide effort to make it safe, convenient, and fun for children to bicycle and walk to school. Safe Routes to School benefits students and communities. Walking or biking to and from school is an easy way for kids to get exercise, stay healthy, and arrive at school ready to learn. More kids walking and bicycling to school reduces traffic and air pollution near schools and helps to unite neighborhoods. 

View Chelsea Heights SRTS Plan

Learn more about SRTS plans in Saint Paul 

Tree Removals and Replacements

The city works to minimize the construction impacts to trees wherever possible. Tree removals and replacements are part of every street construction project as construction activities can be damaging to adjacent boulevard trees. This project is expected to have minimal impacts to trees.

Tree removals will be completed by March 31, 2026, due to endangered species habitat regulations. Trees to be removed will be marked in advance with paint, with a red X on the trunk. Additional trees may need to be removed during construction.