East 7th Street weekend closure begins May 29 for utility replacement
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Travelers on St. Paul’s East Side will encounter a closure in both directions of East 7th Street beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 29 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Crews will be working daytime and nighttime hours to complete watermain replacements and sanitary sewer work.
Starting 6 p.m. Friday, May 29:
- Both directions of East 7th Street will close between Mounds Boulevard and Minnehaha Avenue through 5 a.m. Monday, June 1.
- Detour: Payne Avenue and Minnehaha Avenue
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting, and subject to change.
Those who live or work near or visit the project area can expect increased noise and vibration, along with heavier traffic and greater demand for parking on nearby side streets as road and sidewalk improvements progress.
MnDOT encourages motorists to:
- Be prepared and plan ahead.
- Follow posted detour and construction signs.
- Adhere to local laws and parking regulations.
Stay connected
Visit the East 7th Street and Arcade Street project webpage to sign up for regular email updates. Call or email the project team at 651-728-4542 or info@E7thArcade.com.
Nearby projects
- Earl Street reconstruction, led by city of St. Paul.
- Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street Bridge, led by city of St. Paul.
- Payne Avenue pedestrian intersection improvements, led by city of St. Paul.
- Maryland Avenue reconstruction, led by Ramsey County.
- Lead free construction projects, led by St. Paul Regional Water Services.
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