Metro - East 7th Street & Arcade Street in St. Paul: 2025-2026 construction
Beginning Wed, July 23, Arcade St. will be reduced to one lane in both directions between York Ave. and Neid Ln. through fall. Expect access to properties in the area to change intermittently. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained. However, access will change as crews work in the area. Remember to drive carefully through the area and pay attention to changing closures and detours.
Arcade Street closure between Neid Lane and Reaney Avenue begins late July
Beginning in late July, Arcade St. will be closed in both directions between Neid Ln. and Reaney Ave. through late August. During the closure, please follow posted detour routes to access businesses and properties using Minnehaha Ave., Payne Ave., Phalen Blvd.
Current construction on Arcade Street
All of Arcade St. between Frost Ave. and Sims Ave. is fully under construction. Arcade St. will remain closed to through traffic in both directions between Frost Ave. and York Ave. through early fall. If you are traveling in the area, please follow the detour using Larpenteur Ave., Edgerton St., Payne Ave. and East 7th St. to navigate around the closure.
Our construction crews are working hard to stay on schedule and have Arcade St. reopened by this fall. To keep on schedule, crews will regularly be working on Saturdays throughout the summer during daylight hours.
For a full list of ongoing and upcoming construction activities on this project, please visit the project webpage.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
Please drive with care in work zones:
- Slow down when approaching every work zone, then navigate with care and caution.
- Stay alert; work zones constantly change.
- Watch for workers and slow-moving equipment.
- Obey posted speed limits. The fine for a violation in a work zone is $300.
- Minimize distractions behind the wheel.
- Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
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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. When complete, the new roadway will improve traffic flow, decrease traffic delays and improve safety on the road. Construction is anticipated to be complete in fall 2026.
For more information about the project, including current and upcoming traffic impacts, construction timeline and ongoing or upcoming construction activities, visit the East 7th St. and Arcade St. project webpage. If you have questions, please contact the project team.
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