Rice Street Reconstruction

Ramsey County, in collaboration with the City of Saint Paul, is reconstructing Rice Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Wheelock Parkway.

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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.

Phases

The construction will take place in three phases from 2025 through 2027.

• 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 

Timeline

• April 2025
  • Montana Avenue to Wheelock Parkway
    • Pavement removal and removal and installation of sanitary sewer begins.
  • Ivy Avenue to Cottage Avenue
    • Rehab of the bridge over the railway begins.
• May 2025
  •  Montana Avenue to Wheelock Parkway.
    • Removal and installation of sanitary sewer will continue.
    • Removal and installation of water main and storm sewer begins.
  • Ivy Avenue to Cottage Avenue
    • Rehab of the bridge over the railway continues.

Traffic Impacts

• Expect road closures during construction for pavement and utility work. Please follow posted detours.
• Businesses will be open during construction. Follow posted signs for access.

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