2024 construction is underway. All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Hwy 169 one lane each way, 24-7 between Hwy 10 and School St. Access to/from Main St. closed. Select map image to enlarge
Hwy 169
One lane each way, 24-7, between Hwy 10 and School St. until late October
Note: Traffic on southbound side of road as crews reconstruct northbound through early August
Main St.
West of Hwy 169: Closed to Carson Ave.
Main St. access open Gates to Carson Ave.
East of Hwy 169: Closed to Zane St.
Main St. access open from Zane St./Line Ave. to Twin Lakes Rd.
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:
Right in/out access at northbound Hwy 169 and Zane St. north of Hwy 10
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
Hwy 169 bridge over 193rd Ave.
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.
