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Z ARCHIVE D3 - Hwy 169 Redefine - Elk River freeway: 2022-2024 construction

Get the scoop on 2024 construction

The final major year of the 169 Redefine project is here! The 2024 season begins early to mid-March as crews prepare for the final interchange construction at Hwy 169 and Main St.

You're invited to visit with the 169 Redefine Project Team and learn about this year's timeline and travel impacts.

Open house Mon, March 11 4–6 p.m. Elk River City Hall 13065 Orono Parkway The event is drop-in style to better fit individual schedules. Guests may arrive at any time to learn, ask questions and then leave at their convenience.  Event hosted by the City of Elk River

Map of 2024 work zone. Expect periodic lane closures between Hwy 10 and School St. as crews prepare the work zone.

Hwy 169 and Main St.

Work begins early to mid–March

Crews will construct the last Hwy 169 interchange at Main St. Work includes bridges, freeway lanes, adjacent road and sidewalk connections, city utilities and underground infrastructures.

Here's a snapshot of 2024:

• Early to late March: Prepare the work zone and install temporary crossovers and bypass lanes. This work will require periodic lane closures on Hwy 169 between Hwy 10 and School St.
• Mid-March: Deactivate and remove the signal system at Hwy 169 and Main St. Access will close to/from Main St. at Hwy 169 between Carlson Ave. and Zane St./Line Ave. 
• April to late October: Hwy 169 will be reduced to one lane, each direction, 24-7, between Hwy 10 and School St. Crews will construct the northbound side first as traffic uses southbound.

Elk River is open

Local access will be open and maintained. Hwy 169 access will be open at Hwy 10, School St., Jackson/193rd Ave. and 197th Ave.

Screen capture of the future Hwy 169 interchange at Main St. from the visualization project video.

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. For more details visit the 169 Redefine Elk River project webpage, or contact the MnDOT Project Team.

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