Pennsylvania Avenue Reconstruction

Ramsey County, in cooperation with the City of St. Paul, are developing preliminary design concepts for the reconstruction of Pennsylvania Avenue between Rice Street and Mississippi Street.

The Pennsylvania Avenue Reconstruction project aims to study existing conditions, engage the community, develop a future vision, and identify a preferred design layout for the corridor.

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Goals

• Balance freight, vehicular and multimodal traffic needs by prioritizing safety, accessibility and convenience.
• Ensure transportation improvements benefit all segments of the population.
• Coordinate with local jurisdictions and agencies regarding ongoing, programmed and future projects.
• Identity a preferred design layout to move into Final Design for reconstruction in 2028 or 2029.

Timeline

Winter/Summer 2025

• Begin community engagement and encourage public input
• Analyze existing traffic conditions
• Begin preliminary concept development

Fall 2025/Winter 2026

• Alternative analysis and evaluation
• Present alternative designs to community for input
• Select preferred alternative

Summer 2026

• Finalize preferred alternative

2029

• Planned construction

Community engagement

Public input is a key part of the Pennsylvania Avenue Reconstruction project. We want to know how you use this area, including your concerns and ideas on what would make Pennsylvania Avenue a better place for everyone. Phase 1 engagement is complete.

Share your feedback

Phase 2 engagement opportunity

• Public Input Open House (come when you are able): Tuesday, September 23 from 5-7:30 p.m.
  • Mt. Airy Community Center
    91 Arch Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55130

Past engagement

• Phase 1:  Engagement summary
• Pop-up: HmongTown Marketplace (Saturday, February 22, 2025)
• Open House:  Mt. Airy Community Center (Thursday, February 27, 2025).
  • Watch the presentation
  • View exhibit boards
  • Read open house summary

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