Metro - East 7th Street & Arcade Street in St. Paul: 2025-2026 construction
We're excited to announce that construction has reached substantial completion on Arcade St. between Neid Ln. and East 7th St. Crews have wrapped up the last construction activities on Arcade St. and is fully open to traffic. The Arcade St. bridge between Neid Ln. and Reaney Ave. will reopen and remain open through the winter.
Improvements have been made to enhance safety, provide a smoother road surface, and improve traffic flow for everyone who uses this road.
You may see crews in the project area finishing final items over the next couple of weeks, but all the critical improvements are now complete.
Thank you for your patience during construction. We appreciate the community's cooperation as we work to improve our transportation infrastructure.
What to expect in 2026
In 2026, crews will begin work on East 7th St. to reconstruct the roadway. To complete this work safely, the Arcade St. bridge between Neid Ln. and Reaney Ave. will need to be closed for part of 2026.
We will host a community meeting in early 2026 to share more details about the construction timeline, traffic impacts, and what you can expect during the project. Stay tuned for meeting dates and information on how to participate.
Landscaping and mowing
Crews have restored boulevards and other landscaping areas by placing mulch and seeding areas with grass. Now that crews have completed this work, property owners and residents are responsible for the care and mowing of these grassy areas in boulevards adjacent to their property. Final landscaping work will occur in 2027 after construction of East 7th St. is complete.
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 road 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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