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Traffic impacts
East 7th St. and Arcade St. project area map
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.
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.
Current
Road closures
June 9 through early fall
- Arcade St. is closed to through traffic in both directions between Wheelock Pkwy. and Maryland Ave.
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March 31 through early July
- Arcade St. is closed to through traffic in both directions between Frost Ave. and East Wheelock Pkwy.
March 31 through early fall
- Arcade St. is closed to through traffic in both directions between Maryland Ave. and York Ave.
Spring through early Fall
- Arcade St. is closed in both directions between Frost Ave. and York Ave.
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available.
Road closures
Mon, July 7 through early fall
- Arcade St. is closed to through traffic in both directions between Magnolia Ave. and Sims Ave.
Fri, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- The intersection of Arcade St. and Maryland Ave. is closed to through traffic while crews install new signals
Construction timeline
Arcade St. construction timeline map
- 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 signage and new lighting poles
- Crews install signals at the Wheelock Pkwy. and Arcade St. intersection.
Arcade St. between Wheelock Pkwy. and Maryland Ave.
Ongoing activities:
- Crews continue watermain and stormwater replacements
Arcade St. between Maryland Ave. and Magnolia Ave.
Ongoing activities:
- Crews pour concrete for curbs and gutters
- Crews continue utility work through early summer
Upcoming activities:
- Crews pave the roadway July 2
- Crews install new sidewalks the week of July 7
Arcade St. between Magnolia Ave. and Sims Ave.
Upcoming activities:
- Crews begin roadway removals July 7
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