Z ARCHIVE D3 - Hwy 169 in Princeton: 2025 construction
 Work zone remains one lane each way
Please be aware that the work zone on Hwy 169 in Princeton will continue to have a single lane in each direction, 24 hours a day, until late October. Expect lane shifts, reduced speeds, lack of shoulders and delays during peak travel times until the bridge work is completed this fall.
Crews will widen lanes and set up traffic control devices to prepare the work zone between 313th Ave. and Baxter Rd. for the future bridge work.
The next steps include lane shifts around May 9 for head-to-head traffic on the northbound side of Hwy 169 as crews update and repair the southbound bridges.
In late summer, there will be traffic shifts for head-to-head traffic on the southbound side of Hwy 169 as crews update the northbound bridges.
 Do the Zipper Merge: use both lanes until the merge point, resist the urge to merge early and take turns at the merge point.
Be watchful in the work zone
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Local access will change along Highway 169: Watch and follow directional signs.
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Do the Zipper Merge: Use both lanes until the merge point and take turns.
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Obey reduced speeds: Fines for speeding in a work zone are $300.
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Add travel time to reduce stress: Expect back ups or sudden stops, especially during peak hours for school, work, holidays or weekends.
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Know before you go: Check 511mn.org for current impacts and travel speeds.
The $7.3 million project will repair and replace the concrete wearing surface on eight bridges (four each way) over North Rum River Dr. (Mille Lacs Co. Rd. 29), the West Branch Rum River, First St. (Sherburne Co. Rd. 31) and S Rum River Dr. (Sherburne Co. Rd. 29) in Princeton, Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties. The project will provide a smoother travel surface, extend the life of the bridges and improve storm water drainage.
for more information and to sign up for project email updates.
For current road conditions and travel speeds on Hwy 169, visit 511mn.org.
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