Project Map for Arlington Avenue Reconstruction
Project Details
Description
The City of Saint Paul plans to reconstruct over two miles of Arlington Avenue from Wheelock Parkway to Payne Avenue in 2027 and 2028. Project construction will occur in two phases in 2027 and 2028. Work for both phases will include:
- Safer travel lanes, bicycle lanes, and parking
- Accessible pedestrian signals, signage, and lighting
- New sidewalks along both sides of the roadway
- Installation of new curb and gutter
- New pavement
- Coordinated utility work
Location
Phase 1 - Arlington Avenue from Jackson Street to Payne Avenue
Phase 2 - Arlington Avenue from West Wheelock Parkway to Jackson Street
Timeline
- Fall through winter 2025: Project kickoff and community engagement
- WE ARE HERE: Winter 2025 through spring 2026: Design and concept development, continued community engagement
- Spring through summer 2026: Preferred concept for Phase 1 and 2
- Fall 2026: Finalize design plans for Phase 1
- 2027: Phase 1 construction from Jackson Street to Payne
- 2028: Phase 2 construction from West Wheelock Parkway to Jackson Street
Arlington Avenue February Engagement Opportunities
The City of Saint Paul invites you to share your feedback on proposed design improvements before decisions are finalized.
Join us virtually or in person to learn about the proposed design options for Arlington Avenue. Both meetings will share the same information and welcome feedback on parking priorities, traffic concerns, and bikeways.
The virtual and in-person meetings will present the same information:
- Design options for Arlington Avenue
- Information about project phasing and timeline
- Opportunities to provide feedback
In-Person Public Meeting
Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Washington Technology Magnet School, Room 3DE
1495 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117
The presentation starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open discussion with the project team. Appetizers and light refreshments will be provided.
Virtual Presentation
Thursday, February 26 from 5 – 6 p.m.
Join the meeting at: bit.ly/ArlingtonAveZoom
The presentation starts at 5:00 p.m., followed by an open discussion with the project team. The virtual meeting will be recorded and posted to the project webpage.
December 10 Community Engagement Workshop: Thank You!
Thanks to those who joined us on December 10, 2025 for a hands-on community workshop to learn about the Arlington Avenue Reconstruction project. If you were unable to attend this workshop, the engagement materials are attached below and in the Project Documents section of the webpage.
Arlington Open House Project Boards - December 2025
Project Documents
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.