Rice Street Reconstruction

Ramsey County, in collaboration with the City of Saint Paul, is reconstructing Rice Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Wheelock Parkway from 2025 to 2027. Construction will take place in three phases.

• Phase One (Spring 2025-Fall 2025): Wheelock to the north side of Maryland Avenue
• ​Phase Two (Spring 2026-Fall 2026): Maryland Avenue to the north side of the Manitoba Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue intersection 
• Phase Three (Spring 2027-Fall 2027): Manitoba Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue 

This project is a full roadway reconstruction that will reduce the road from four lanes to three lanes with a center turn lane. The project will also add a ten-foot shared use path on the west side of Rice St. 

The project will also include ADA improvements, improved transit stations, shorter pedestrian crossings at intersections, enhanced drainage and additional snow storage, and bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction. 

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#ReOpenRice Block Party on Oct. 18

Join us to celebrate the completion of construction on Rice Street between Wheelock Pkwy and Maryland Ave at our #ReOpenRice Block Party on October 18. The community is invited to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony, art activities, food, and coupons to your favorite businesses. We hope to see you there!

#ReOpenRice Block Party

Saturday, October 18
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Rice and Arlington Baseball Field parking lot
1500 Rice St, St. Paul, MN 55117

Goals

• Promote economic growth and community investment while maintaining and providing business opportunities.
• Create an inviting environment.
• Enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
• Maintain and augment transit service.
• Continue to increase vehicle safety.

Timeline​ ​ 

• October
  • Wheelock Parkway to Arlington Avenue
    • Restoration work continues.    
  • Arlington Avenue to Cottage Avenue   
    • Business access will be maintained, follow business access detour signs and instructions from workers.    
    • Sidewalk and Trail installation begins. 
    • Restoration work begins.  
  • Cottage Avenue to Maryland Avenue    
    • Rehab of the bridge over the railway continues.     
    • Sidewalk and Trail installation begins. 
    • Restoration work begins.  

Traffic Impacts

• The Maryland Avenue intersection with Rice Street is open. To access local businesses north of the intersection, use Albermarle Street, Sylvan Street, and Ivy Avenue.    
• Rice Street is open to local traffic Arlington Avenue to Wheelock Parkway. 
• Rice Street closed from Maryland Avenue to the bridge.    
• Please use local streets and posted detours to access Rice Street businesses. We appreciate your continued support.   
• Route 62 and 61 bus detours will be in place. Learn more at Metro Transit

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