We are hosting two upcoming community events regarding future improvements to Robert St. Please join us for a walking tour of Robert St. trees on Thu, July 30 and a pre-construction public meeting on Mon, Aug. 10. For more information, visit the meetings webpage.
About this project
Robert St. in St. Paul project area map
We are planning significant improvements to Robert St. between Annapolis St. and Kellogg Blvd. Construction will be completed in multiple phases in 2027 and 2028, with some utility work in 2026. Depending on funding, most construction between Page St. and Cesar Chavez will occur in 2029. By building the project in phases, road closures will be limited to the immediate area under construction.
View the design, learn about what we heard from the community and how that input was incorporated in the final design.
The project will repair or replace the roadway pavement, replace sidewalks, improve safety, and will be coordinated with other infrastructure work planned along the corridor such as utility replacement and transit improvements.
We are planning for Robert St. construction to occur at the same time as work for the Metro Transit G Line to minimize disruptions to the community.
Summary of work
- Began fall 2020: Test temporary curb extensions at the intersections of Baker St. and Robert St. and Isabel St. and Robert St.
- 2026: Some utility construction
- 2027-2028: Construction will be completed in multiple phases
- 2029: Viaduct construction, pending funding
- Complete: Repaired the George St. bridge and the viaduct between Cesar Chavez and King St. East, and repaired and resurfaced the Robert St. bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks
- Complete: Micro-surface and restripe Robert St. between Annapolis St. (south of the Mississippi River) and 11th St. in downtown St. Paul (just south of I-94)
- Complete: Repair Robert St. Bridge over the Mississippi River
We are also conducting a nearby study on South Robert St. between Mendota Rd. and Annapolis St. in West St. Paul. For more information, visit the study webpage.
Other projects in the area
Several government agencies have upcoming projects on Robert St. between Annapolis St. and Kellogg Blvd. We are working closely with them to minimize construction impacts. Learn more at our August 10 meeting.
Lead pipe replacement
Properties eligible for the City of St. Paul’s Lead Free SPRWS program may have their water service lines replaced at no cost to property owners. Timing the replacement with road construction makes the process efficient and lessens disruptions. View eligibility and program information.
Construction
Road construction will occur in multiple segments from 2027-2028, with private utility work beginning in 2026. By building the project in segments, road closures will be limited to the immediate area under construction and construction can be completed efficiently while reducing impacts to businesses and residents.
What to expect
- We will communicate regularly with businesses and residents throughout the construction project to provide the latest information about construction staging, road closures and access impacts. Please sign up for our project email list to receive up-to-date information about the project.
- There will be very limited public and private utility work in 2026.
- The work will be broken into smaller segments:
- Kellogg Blvd. to Fillmore St.
- Fillmore St. to Wood St.
- Wood St. to Cesar Chavez St.
- Page St. to Annapolis St.
- Viaduct construction between Page St. and Cesar Chavez St. will occur in 2029, pending funding.
- Construction segments may be closed and reopened periodically. Construction work may not be completed in a linear fashion (e.g., from north to south along the road). We plan to give the contractor a reasonable amount of flexibility to complete the project efficiently while minimizing impact on businesses and residents as much as possible.
- Regional and truck traffic will be detoured via East 7th St., Hwy 52 and Butler Ave.
- During road closures, it may not always be possible to drive directly to destinations along Robert St. If the road is closed directly in front of a property along Robert St., an alternate access will be provided along sidewalks from an adjacent street.
Traffic impacts
All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available.