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Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Highway 5/East 7th Street and Highway 61/Arcade Street

St. Paul and Maplewood

Traffic impacts

East 7th Street and Arcade Street in Saint Paul and Maplewood project location map

E. 7th St. and Arcade St. project area map

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All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available.

Road closures

7 a.m. Mon, March 31 through early summer

Lane closures

Mon, March 31 through early summer
  • Watch for short-term lane closures on Arcade St. in both directions between Wheelock Pkwy. and Maryland Ave.

About this project

In March 2025, we began the two-year reconstruction project along E. 7th St., and Arcade St. between I-94 in St. Paul and Roselawn Ave. in Maplewood. When complete, the new roadway will improve traffic flow, decrease traffic delays and improve safety on the road. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2026.

Summary of work

  • Resurfacing the road
  • Repairing sidewalks
  • Updating sidewalk curb ramps and driveways
  • Updating and improving pedestrian lighting
  • Updating and improving traffic signals
  • Updating and improving bus stops

Construction timeline

East 7th Street and Arcade Street in Saint Paul and Maplewood construction timeline map

E. 7th St. and Arcade St. construction timeline map

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Construction will occur on Arcade St. During the 2025 construction season and on East 7th St. during the 2026 construction season.

  • Stage 1 (spring through summer 2025): Arcade St. from Maryland Ave. to Roselawn Ave.
  • Stage 2 (summer through fall 2025): Arcade St. from E 7th St. to Maryland Ave.
  • Stage 3 (spring through fall 2026): E. 7th St. from I-94 to Minnehaha Ave.