Hwy 169—Princeton

Today on Hwy 169: check 511mn.org

Current impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Hwy 169

Travelers will encounter lane shifts, reduced speeds, lane closures, no shoulders and delays at busy times between 313th Ave. and Baxter Rd. as follows:

Lane closures

• Hwy 169 reduced to one lane each way, 24-7, includes weekends/holidays
  • Hwy 169 head-to-head on the northbound side as crews update and repair southbound bridges
  • Changes to access, follow signs

Ramp closures

• Northbound Hwy 169 access to S Rum River Dr: Closed
  • Sherburne County roadwork on S Rum River Dr. between Co. Rd. 45 and CR. 2. Detours:
    • Co. Rd. 2 at 313th Ave.
    • Co. Rd. 9 and Co. Rd. 45
    • Hwy 95 then west to Co. Rd. 39 or east to S Rum River Dr.
• Southbound Hwy 169 access to Hwy 95: Closed
• Detour: N Rum River Dr.
• N Rum River Dr access to southbound 169: Closed
  • Detour: S Rum River Dr

Be alert in the work zone

• Expect changes, back-ups or sudden stops, especially at busier commuter times (weekends, school, work or holidays)
• Do the Zipper Merge: Use both lanes until merge point and take turns
• Obey posted speeds: Fines for speeding in a work zone is $300
• Use 511mn.org: Know before you go. Check current impacts and travel speeds

About this project

MnDOT will update and improve eight Hwy 169 bridges (four in each direction) through Princeton in 2025.

Summary of work

• Resurface bridge decks (replace concrete wearing coarse) over:
  • Rum River Dr. (Co. Rd. 29)
  • West Branch Rum River
  • Co. Rd. 31 (1st St.)
  • S Rum River Dr. (Co. Rd. 29)
• Replace or repair approach panels, concrete joints, catch basins and guardrail, along with any other needed repairs