169 REDEFINE: Work begins at Main St. the week of March 25

Minnesota Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 03/08/2024 03:06 PM CST

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

Work begins the week of March 25

Please disregard previous email sent. Work start date changed due to material delays. Sorry for any inconvenience and have a wonderful weekend! - 169 Redefine Team

Hwy 169 and Main St.

Expect lane closures, access changes

Crews have begun to prepare for construction of the final Hwy 169 interchange at Main St.

Here's what to expect:

Through March

Prepare the work zone and install temporary crossovers and bypass lanes. This work requires periodic lane closures on Hwy 169 between Hwy 10 and School St.

Week of March 25

Main St. on the west side of Hwy 169 will close to Carson Ave. to construct a temporary bypass lane
Main St. on east side of Hwy 169 will remain open

Week of April 1

Crews will deactivate and remove the signal system at Hwy 169 and Main St.
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 Hwy 169
Main St. on the west side of Hwy 169 will remain closed to Carson Ave.
Main St. on the east side of Hwy 169 will close to Zane St.

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.

2024 work zone map - Select to go to web page

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

Reminder: Construction 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

Decorative: Get the scoop - open house graphic with bull dozer clip art

Visualization screen shot of Hwy 169 interchange at Main St.

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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