2024 construction in process. All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Work zone map: Hwy 169 one lane each way, 24-7, between Hwy 10 and School St. Select map image to enlarge
Hwy 169
Hwy 10 to School St.
One lane each way, 24-7, between Hwy 10 and School St. to work at Main St. until late October
Note: Traffic on northbound side of road as crews reconstruct southbound
Hwy 10/101/169
Ramp closed from SB Hwy 169 to WB Hwy 10 until Oct. 15
Detour:Continue SB Hwy 101 to CR 39 Otsego, turn around back onto NB Hwy 101/169 to WB Hwy 10 exit
Main St.
Closed at the Hwy 169 bridge west to Carson Ave.
Main St. closed to all travelers beneath the Hwy 169 bridge
Pedestrians to cross Hwy 169 at School St.
Open east of the Hwy 169 bridge
NB Hwy 169 on/off ramps open to Main St. intersection at Zane St./Line Ave./181st Ave.
Elk River is open
Access will be open and maintained to those who visit, live or work in Elk River.
Local changes
Installed to improve access and traffic flow:
Signal at 179th Ave. and Twin Lakes Rd.
All-way stop at Dodge/School/Elk Hills Dr.
All-way stop at Evans/Jackson/193rd Ave.
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.
Freeway in Elk River. Click map for PDF version
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- Complete 2023
Hwy 169 bridge over 193rd Ave.- Complete 2023
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.
