2024 work zone on Hwy 169 from Hwy 10 to School St. Select map image to enlarge
We are thrilled to announce the final year of the 169 Redefine project is nearly complete as the new Main Street interchange and all lanes open to travelers in Elk River on Friday night, Nov. 1.
Periodic lane or shoulder closures as crews work mainly off-road to finish work on the project, includes side streets
About this project
The three-mile Hwy 169 freeway between Hwy 101/Hwy 10 and 197th Ave. in Elk River will take three full construction seasons to complete from April 2022 to November 2024. Work includes bridges, freeway lanes, adjacent road and sidewalk connections, city utilities and underground infrastructures.
Map shows work by construction year. Select image to enlarge
Convert to a freeway
Reconstruct all four-lanes of Hwy 169 and adjacent road connections
Construct four new interchanges:
Hwy 169 bridge over Main St. - Complete 2024
School St./Elk Hills Dr. bridge over Hwy 169 - Complete 2023
Hwy 169 bridge over 193rd Ave.- Complete 2023
197th Ave. bridge over Hwy 169 - Complete 2022
Improve pedestrian accessibility along city streets
Upgrade underground infrastructure and utilities
Improve access at the Hwy 10/101/169interchange - Complete 2022
Replace the northbound Hwy 101/169 bridge over Hwy 10 - Complete 2022
The 169 Redefine project is in partnership with MnDOT, City of Elk River and Sherburne County.
