The stretch of Payne Avenue from East 7th Street to Woodward Avenue will close for six weeks starting Tuesday.

According to a news release from the city of St. Paul’s Public Works Department, the area is being redesigned “to improve the livability and walkability of the neighborhood.”

Traffic will be rerouted along Arcade Street and Minnehaha Avenue on the east side and Lafayette Road on the west side. One lane of East 7th Street in each direction will remain open.

Updates on the project will be available on the city’s website.