Highway 5/East 7th Street and Highway 61/Arcade Street

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Traffic impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained. Access and parking for businesses are available using side streets. Intermittent parking may be available on Arcade St. between Wheelock Pkwy. and Maryland Ave. and Magnolia Ave. and York Ave. depending on specific work being done.

Current

Road closures

Through early fall

• Arcade St. is closed to through traffic in both directions between Frost Ave. and York Ave.
  • Detour: Larpenteur Ave., Edgerton St., Payne Ave. and East 7th St. (PNG)
  • Local access between Frost Ave. and East Wheelock Pkwy. map (PNG)
  • Local access between Maryland Ave. and York Ave. map (PNG)

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Drivers can expect intermittent intersection closures throughout the project area; however, no two consecutive intersections will be closed at the same time. People walking and rolling can expect sidewalks and boulevards to be removed and reconstructed during the project. People walking, rolling and driving should follow the posted detours for any closures.

Road closures

Late July through late August

• Arcade St. is closed between Neid Ln. and Reaney Ave.
  • Detour: Minnehaha Ave., Payne Ave., Phalen Blvd.

Lane closures

Wed, July 23 through fall

• Arcade St. is reduced to one lane in both directions between York Ave. and Neid Ln.
  • Expect access to properties in the area to change intermittently.

Construction timeline

• Spring through fall 2025: Arcade St. between East 7th St. and Roselawn Ave.
  • Late March through early summer: Arcade St. between Frost Ave. and Wheelock Pkwy.
  • Early June through late summer: Arcade St. between Wheelock Pkwy. and Maryland Ave.
  • Late March through mid-summer: Arcade St. between Maryland Ave. and Magnolia Ave.
  • Early Summer through early fall: Arcade St. between Magnolia Ave. and Sims Ave.
  • Mid-Summer through late fall: Arcade St. between Sims Ave. and Neid Ln.
• Spring through fall 2026: East 7th St. between I-94 and Minnehaha Ave.

Construction activities

Utility work (water, electrical, gas, etc.) will occur intermittently throughout all parts of the project area, not just where road construction is happening.

Arcade St. between Frost Ave. and Wheelock Pkwy.

Ongoing activities:

• Crews install the Wheelock Pkwy. intersection signal, and new lighting poles

Upcoming activities:

• Next week crews stripe the roadway and seed landscaped areas

Arcade St. between Wheelock Pkwy. and Maryland Ave.

Ongoing activities:

• Crews continue sanitary sewer replacements
• Crews install lighting and signals
• Crews pour concrete for sidewalks on the west side of Arcade St. between Wheelock Pkwy. and Ivy Ave. Access to properties may be temporarily impacted. Pedestrian access will be maintained by rerouting foot traffic and installing temporary access ramps.

Upcoming activities:

• Crews remove sidewalks for replacement between Ivy Ave. and Maryland Ave. as early as July 28.

Arcade St. between Maryland Ave. and Magnolia Ave.

Ongoing activities:

• Crews pave the roadway
• Crews remove sidewalks for replacement. Access to properties may be temporarily impacted. Pedestrian access will be maintained by rerouting foot traffic and installing temporary access ramps.
• Crews install new signals at the Maryland Ave. and Arcade St. intersection
• Crews continue utility work through early summer

Arcade St. between Magnolia Ave. and Sims Ave.

Ongoing activities:

• Crews continue roadway removals
• St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) continue watermain replacements
• Crews replace sanitary and stormwater sewers

Arcade St. between Sims Ave. and Neid Ln.

Upcoming activities:

• Crews will remove the top layer of the roadway starting in late July
• Crews will begin utilities and sanitary sewer replacements starting in late July

About this project

In March 2025, we began the two-year reconstruction project along East 7th St., and Arcade St. between I-94 in St. Paul and Roselawn Ave. in Maplewood. Construction is underway on Arcade St. for the 2025 construction season. Construction on East 7th St. will occur during the 2026 construction season. When complete, the new roadway will improve traffic flow, decrease traffic delays and improve safety on the road. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2026.

Summary of work

• Resurfacing the road
• Repairing sidewalks
• Updating sidewalk curb ramps and driveways
• Updating and improving pedestrian lighting
• Updating and improving traffic signals
• Updating and improving bus stops