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/ramp closures, follow signs

Traffic switches to adjacent side Mon, Aug. 4

Good news—work reaches halfway point

Hwy 169

Travelers will continue to 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

• Head-to-head traffic on the southbound side as crews update and repair northbound bridges
• Changes to access, follow road signs or seek other route:
  • Northbound Hwy 169 access to S Rum River Dr. closed due to Sherburne County roadwork. Use:
    • Co. Rd. 9 south of Princeton to Co. Rd. 45
    • 313th Ave. to Co. Rd. 2
    • Hwy 95
  • Northbound Hwy 169 access to N Rum River Dr. closed. Use Hwy 95
  • Hwy 95 access to northbound Hwy 169 closed. Use N 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, ramp closure detours 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