Z ARCHIVE D3 - Hwy 169 Redefine - Elk River freeway: 2022-2024 construction
 Project remains on schedule
 Work continues at the 197th Ave. and Hwy 169 work site the week of Oct. 10. Photo by MnDOT
Lanes, access to open soon in both work zones
It's been a while since we sent an update. The project team wanted to let you know we are on schedule to have all four lanes of Hwy 10, 101 and 169 open by Nov. 1.
The next two weeks motorists will encounter and see changes as crews open lanes and accesses in both work zones. Watch and expect changes as you travel through the Elk River area each day—from morning to evening commute.
Off-road work will continue as long as weather permits—construct retaining walls and noise barrier, relocate and install utilities.
Hwy 169 at 197th Ave.
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Crews are working on the 197th Ave. bridge railings, sidewalk and approaches. 197th is scheduled to open over the bridge in late October. Southbound Hwy 169 has been shifted back onto the new outside southbound lane and northbound will remain in the outside lane as crews complete work in the inside median. |
Hwy 10/101/169
Crews are completing final paving, concrete bridge slopes, road markings and turf establishment.
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Note: Temporary westbound Hwy 10 signal to southbound Hwy 101 will remain operational until the permanent signal parts arrive from the manufacturer in late fall or early spring.
Know before you go
For up-to-date traffic and road conditions through Elk River, visit 511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
In 2023, Hwy 169 will be reduced to one lane in each direction from April to November as two new interchanges are constructed at Jackson Ave./193rd Ave. NW and School St. NW.
Map of 2023 work zone.
In early spring, MnDOT and the City of Elk River to host a 2023 construction open house. The public will have an opportunity to view layouts and ask questions. More details to become available when known.
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Spring 2023
Construction will begin in full swing depending on an early or late spring thaw. Crews will then:
- Construct temporary Hwy 169 bypass lanes on the west side of southbound Hwy 169 at both Jackson/193rd Ave. and School St.
- Close Hwy 169 access to/from Jackson Ave. and 193rd Ave.
- Close Hwy 169 access to/from School St.
- Place Hwy 169 motorists on the temporary bypass lanes as the new bridge work begins.
- Remove the Hwy 169 signal systems
Access will be open and maintained to those who work, visit, or live along Hwy 169 in Elk River; however, expect changes.
- Hwy 169 access will be open at Hwy 10, Main St. and 197th Ave. Also temporary accesses will be available between:
- Holt St. and southbound Hwy 169
- Northbound Hwy 169 and Evans St.
Visuals of the future interchanges
Hwy 169 and School St.
 School St. will go over 169 in Elk River. Image from 2021 visualization video and does not represent final details.
Hwy 169 and Jackson/193rd Ave.
 169 will go over Jackson/193rd Ave. NW in Elk River. Image from 2021 visualization video and does not represent final details.
Redefine 169 work map by year of construction between 2022 and 2024.
More about this 169 Redefine project
When the freeway is complete in 2024, the project will improve traffic flow, increase capacity and reduce bottle necks, and improve motorist and pedestrian safety along three miles of Hwy 169 in Elk River, Sherburne County.
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