Hwy 169/I-494

Traffic impacts

Motorists should watch for lane closures in the upcoming weeks as crews continue striping, removing barriers and continue with guardrail installation. For real-time traveler information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.

Project benefits
Improved safety and mobility by converting this expressway to a freeway. This work included:

• Reconstructing the interchange with six connections
• Removing traffic signals
• Connecting the north and south frontage roads under Hwy 169
• Building noise walls
• Constructing drainage and water quality facilities

 

 

What we finished in 2012

• Reconstructed southbound Hwy 169
• Finished remaining work on frontage roads (Washington Ave., Viking Drive, West 78th Street and Marth Road) and opened remaining four roundabouts
• Constructed remaining flyover bridges, ramps and loops and opened them to traffic in fall

 

 

What we did in 2011

• Reconstructed northbound Hwy 169

• Constructed and opened the new Washington Ave. Bridge spanning I-494
• Partially constructed the flyover bridge from westbound I-494 to southbound Hwy 169
• Partially reconstructed the frontage road system and opened two roundabouts