Hwy 51/Snelling Ave. and Montreal Ave. study – St. Paul

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About this study

Highway 51/Snelling Avenue and Montreal Avenue from Dayton Avenue to Highway 5/West Seventh Street study location mapView full-size map We are studying Snelling Ave. and Montreal Ave. from Dayton Ave. to Hwy 5/West Seventh St. in St. Paul to understand what needs and opportunities exist in the area to help inform future projects along the road including a resurfacing project planned for 2030. We anticipate that improved safety and accessibility will emerge as key needs. The study will help to ensure that future projects include features that meet the needs of all users in the area, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and drivers.

Several portions of Snelling Ave. have undergone recent improvements, including between Grand Ave. and St. Clair Ave. which had a signal replacement at St. Clair Ave. and pedestrian improvements throughout in 2024. The segment between Ford Pkwy. and Montreal Ave. was also improved in 2024 with a four-to-three lane conversion, pedestrian refuge islands and a signal replacement at Montreal Ave. and Snelling Ave.

This study will seek the public’s input to better understand existing conditions and the transportation needs of all users through a variety of engagement events, including public meetings and surveys. We will also ask for feedback on potential improvements in the study area to establish a shared vision among study partners. Where possible, some of the short-term recommendations may be integrated into the 2030 resurfacing project.

Summary of work

  • Assess and document existing conditions
  • Ask people to share their transportation experiences and needs
  • Produce a document that identifies transportation needs and opportunities in the study area
  • Develop and evaluate recommended improvements and get public input
  • Develop next steps for advancing the recommended improvements

Get involved

As a part of this study, we will be gathering input from community through public meetings, events and surveys.

About this study

Highway 51/Snelling Avenue and Montreal Avenue from Dayton Avenue to Highway 5/West Seventh Street study location mapView full-size map We are studying Snelling Ave. and Montreal Ave. from Dayton Ave. to Hwy 5/West Seventh St. in St. Paul to understand what needs and opportunities exist in the area to help inform future projects along the road including a resurfacing project planned for 2030. We anticipate that improved safety and accessibility will emerge as key needs. The study will help to ensure that future projects include features that meet the needs of all users in the area, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and drivers.

Several portions of Snelling Ave. have undergone recent improvements, including between Grand Ave. and St. Clair Ave. which had a signal replacement at St. Clair Ave. and pedestrian improvements throughout in 2024. The segment between Ford Pkwy. and Montreal Ave. was also improved in 2024 with a four-to-three lane conversion, pedestrian refuge islands and a signal replacement at Montreal Ave. and Snelling Ave.

This study will seek the public’s input to better understand existing conditions and the transportation needs of all users through a variety of engagement events, including public meetings and surveys. We will also ask for feedback on potential improvements in the study area to establish a shared vision among study partners. Where possible, some of the short-term recommendations may be integrated into the 2030 resurfacing project.

Summary of work

  • Assess and document existing conditions
  • Ask people to share their transportation experiences and needs
  • Produce a document that identifies transportation needs and opportunities in the study area
  • Develop and evaluate recommended improvements and get public input
  • Develop next steps for advancing the recommended improvements

Get involved

As a part of this study, we will be gathering input from community through public meetings, events and surveys.

  • Meetings and events

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    Public meetings and events

    Upcoming

    Information on upcoming meetings will be posted as details become available. Sign up for email updates to receive information on upcoming meetings and opportunities to provide feedback on this study.

    Public meeting accommodations

    MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all people in their programs, services and activities. If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language) at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.

    If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate (such as seating modification or auxiliary aids), please email your request to Accessibility.DOT@state.mn.us or call 1-833-400-8432. Relay service: 711.

  • Accessibility

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    Americans with Disabilities ActSpeakers and raised arrows on APS signals provide information about the intersection to pedestrians with hearing and visual impairment.

    All MnDOT - both new construction and rehabilitation projects - must include evaluation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Components can include, but are not limited to adding curb cuts, truncated domes and accessible pedestrian signals. Read about MnDOT's transition plan to comply with the ADA.

    Specifics for this study

    • Determine what accessibility improvements are needed for a 2030 resurfacing project
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