Metro - East 7th Street & Arcade Street in St. Paul: 2025-2026 construction
The Arcade St. closure, originally scheduled to begin in late July, has been rescheduled to begin Mon, Aug. 4. The closure location has also been extended to start at Sims Ave. instead of Neid Ln.
Beginning Mon, Aug. 4, crews will close Arcade St. in both directions between Sims Ave. and Reaney Ave. through fall. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained throughout construction. During this closure, motorists should follow the posted detour route using Payne Ave., Phalen Blvd. then Neid Ln.
Arcade St. between Neid Ln. and Reaney Ave., the bridge over Phalen Blvd., will reopen in September.
Arcade Street sidewalk replacement work is underway between Wheelock Parkway and Maryland Avenue
Crews are removing sidewalks and pouring new ones along Arcade St. between Ivy Ave. and Maryland Ave.
This sidewalk work is anticipated to take one to two weeks. Here are some things you’ll need to know:
- Access to properties (front entrances and driveways) may be temporarily impacted. Ramp and temporary access installation may take several hours.
- Access to businesses and properties will be maintained. Please follow posted detour routes.
- Affected businesses will be contacted regarding business access during sidewalk reconstruction work.
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 Sims 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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