Upcoming construction updates
Traffic impacts
Traffic changes begin this Friday
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Starting at 6 a.m. Friday, August 28, traffic will switch from the southbound lane of Highway 169 to the newly constructed northbound lane.
- As part of this change, southbound Highway 169 will be closed from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, August 28. This short-term closure is needed for crews to safely move barrier.
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Detour: Use 269th Avenue, County Road 45, and 255th Avenue.
- Along with this traffic shift, the following accesses to Highway 169 will permanently close:
- 5th Avenue
- Gateway Drive
- Main Street
- The Highway 169 and County Road 4 intersection will remain closed.
- To access Highway 169 from the west, use 269th Avenue or 255th Avenue.
- To access Highway 169 from the east, use the newly constructed roundabout at County Road 4 and Fremont Drive.
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From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, August 28, the Fremont Drive and County Road 4 intersection will have a temporary 3-way stop installed. This temporary traffic control change is needed while crews work on switching traffic to the northbound lanes on Highway 169.
- The temporary stoplight off of Fremont Drive at Highway 169 and Oak Street will remain in place.
Main Street / County Road 4 opens Friday, August 28
- The Main Street / County Road 4 intersection will open by the end of the day Friday.
- Before the intersection opens, continue to use 2nd Street.
255th Avenue / Highway 169 opens Friday, August 28
- Crews are wrapping up work on 255th Avenue. The intersection of 255 Avenue and Highway 169 will open on Friday.
- Until the road opens, please:
- Continue to use Morrison Avenue to access the compost site.
- Do not enter private driveways.
269th Avenue opens Friday, August 28
- Crews are wrapping up work on 269th Avenue and the road is scheduled to open on Friday.
3rd Street / County Road 4
- This intersection is permanently closed to north/south traffic.
- 3rd Street is open to southbound right turns.
- Northbound 3rd Street to eastbound Country Road 4 remains closed until the end of October.
Access map: Starting August 28
 Roadwork
- Bridge construction continues as crews complete bridge painting, permanent signing installation, and barrier work.
- Roundabout construction continues with paving, grading, and finishing work north and south of the bridge.
- Crews will continue work on local road connections, trails, curb and ramp improvements, and final pavement installations throughout the project corridor.
- Noise wall preparation work is beginning, with foundation and site work continuing in advance of wall installation.
Utility work
- Utility coordination continues throughout the project corridor. Crews are working with utility providers on lighting and electrical connections associated with the new roadway configuration and roundabout.
Safety reminder
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Drivers should plan for changing traffic patterns as a major traffic shift is scheduled later this week. Please slow down, stay alert, and follow posted signs when traveling through the work zone.
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Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution, obey traffic control devices, and use designated crossings.
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Be alert for construction crews and equipment working throughout the corridor.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work on this important project.
More about the project
Sherburne County, in partnership with the City of Zimmerman and MnDOT, is removing the existing traffic signal and constructing an interchange at the Highway 169 / Country Road 4 intersection. Construction began in 2025 and will be completed in 2026.
For more information, including upcoming traffic impacts, visit the Highway 169 and County Road 4 Improvements project webpage. If you have any questions about the project, contact the project team at help@hwy169andcr4.com or 763-463-7818.
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