Pennsylvania Avenue Reconstruction
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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/Spring 2025
- Begin community engagement and encourage public input
- Analyze existing traffic conditions
- Begin preliminary concept development
Summer 2025
- Continue connecting with the community on preliminary concepts
- Alternative Analysis and evaluation
Fall 2025/Winter 2026
- Select preferred alternative
- Present alternative to community for input
Spring 2026
- Finalize preferred alternative
2028 or 2029
- Planned construction
Community engagement
Public engagement will begin in February of 2025.
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