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.
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
- Mt. Airy Community Center
Past engagement
- Phase 1: Engagement summary
- Pop-up: HmongTown Marketplace (Saturday, February 22, 2025)
- Open House: Mt. Airy Community Center (Thursday, February 27, 2025).
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