Off-road work to occur year-round. All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Latest project update
Lane closures
Hwy 169
Periodic lane closures between Hwy 10 and School St.
Future impacts
Crews will prepare the work zone to construct the final Hwy 169 interchange at Main St. between Hwy 10 and School St.
Mon, April 1
Main St. west of Hwy 169: Closed to Carson Ave.
Main St. east of Hwy 169: Remains open
Sat, April 13
Deactivate and remove signal at Hwy 169 and Main St.
Hwy 169 reduced to one lane, each direction, 24-7, between Hwy 10 and School St. through October
Note: Hwy 169 traffic on southbound side of road as crews reconstruct northbound
Main St. west of Hwy 169: Closed to Carson Ave.
Main St. east of Hwy 169: Closed to Zane St.
Be prepared for delays
Overall, Hwy 169 will be reduced to one lane in both directions through each work area, each year. Access to/from Hwy 169 and adjacent streets will change and motorists will follow road signs to the next open access.
Use 511mn.org for current travel speeds and conditions
About this project
The three-mile Hwy 169 freeway between Hwy 101/Hwy 10 and 197th Ave. in Elk River will take three full construction seasons to complete from April 2022 to November 2024. Work includes bridges, freeway lanes, adjacent road and sidewalk connections, city utilities and underground infrastructures.
Convert to a freeway
Reconstruct all four-lanes of Hwy 169 and adjacent road connections
Construct four new interchanges:
Hwy 169 bridge over Main St.
School St./Elk Hills Dr. bridge over Hwy 169
Hwy 169 bridge over 193rd Ave.
197th Ave. bridge over Hwy 169 - Complete 2022
Improve pedestrian accessibility along city streets
Upgrade underground infrastructure and utilities
Improve access at the Hwy 10/101/169interchange - Complete 2022
Replace the northbound Hwy 101/169 bridge over Hwy 10 - Complete 2022
The 169 Redefine project is in partnership with MnDOT, City of Elk River and Sherburne County.