Hwy 169 Garrison, Crow Wing County

About this project

MnDOT will improve five miles of Hwy 169 from south of Garrison at Crow Wing Co. Rd. 26 to north of Garrison at Pike Ave.; includes new storm sewer, sidewalk and improvements to the busy intersection of Hwy 18 and 169 in Garrison.

Community invited to view updated draft layout

MnDOT received great feedback on the draft preliminary layout at the public meeting held Nov. 30, 2022. The layout has since been updated and we are excited to get your feedback.

UPDATED: preliminary draft layout March 3, 2023, PDF

Urban segment of Hwy 169 in Garrison from the updated preliminary layout — Image of the urban segment from the updated 2023 preliminary layout. *Select image to enlarge.*

Contact Project Development Manager Eric Schiller with any questions or concerns. We welcome feedback through March 2023.

Summary of project

Project location map — Urban segment of Hwy 169 in Garrison from the updated preliminary layout March 3. *Select image to enlarge.*

In Garrison

Reconstruct Hwy 169 from the north and south city limits
Roundabout proposed at the intersection of Hwy 169, Hwy 18 and Monroe St. to improve access and traffic flow
Install new city storm sewer
Update or add pedestrian sidewalk and approaches
Upgrade lighting

North and south of Garrison

Resurface (mill and overlay) from Co. Rd. 26 to south of Hwy 18 in Garrison and north of Hwy 18 to Pike Ave. one mile north of Hwy 18
Reconfigure turn lanes at Co. Rd. 26
Replace or repair culverts

Note: Current study in process to identify repair options for the St. Alban's Bay Historic Culvert

Upgrade guardrail

Future impacts

Motorists: Lane closures, flaggers, detour
Pedestrians: Sidewalk closures, detours