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 1 (Spring 2025-Fall 2025): Wheelock to the north side of Maryland Avenue
• ​Phase 2 (Spring 2026-Fall 2026): Maryland Avenue to the north side of the Manitoba Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue intersection 
• Phase 3 (Spring 2027-Fall 2027): Manitoba Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue 

This project is a full roadway reconstruction that will reduce the road from 4 lanes to three lanes with a center turn lane. The project will also add a 10-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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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

• June 2025
  • Arlington Avenue to Wheelock Parkway 
    • Roadway excavation and grading will take place. 
    • Curb and gutter will be installed. 
    • Traffic signal work at Wheelock Parkway continues. 
    • Additional pavement removal near Arlington Avenue. 
    • Removal and installation of water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer is ongoing. 
  • Cottage Avenue to Arlington Avenue  
    • Open to businesses 
  • Maryland Avenue to Cottage Avenue   
    • Rehab of the bridge over the railway continues.
    • Pavement removal will begin.  
    •  Removal and installation of water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer will begin.  
• July
  • Arlington Avenue Intersection  
    • Short term closure for utility work. 
  • Arlington Avenue to Wheelock Parkway 
    • Paving begins.    
    • Sidewalk and Trail installation begins.   
    • Transit Platform work begins.   
  • Cottage Avenue to Arlington Avenue   
    • Open to businesses. 
  • Maryland Avenue to Cottage Avenue   
    • Rehab of the bridge over the railway continues.  
    • Removal and installation of water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer is ongoing.  

Traffic Impacts

• Arlington Avenue short term closure for utility work early July, continue to watch for updates.  
• Rice Street closed from Arlington Avenue to Wheelock Parkway.  
• Rice Street closed from Maryland Avenue to Cottage Avenue.  
• 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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