Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 169 Cold In-Place Recycle

Chisholm to Mt. Iron

Traffic Impacts

Hwy 169 traffic is single lane in each direction with reduced lane widths and work zone speed limits in effect.  Construction on Highway 169 will continue through September 2024.

About this project

Summary of work

  • Cold-In-Place Recycle
  • Bituminous Mill and Overlay
  • ADA
  • Signals and Lighting improvements
  • Bridge rehabilitation
A rendering of the Hwy 169 work zone between Chisholm and Mt. Iron

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Future traffic impacts

  • Single-lane closures along Hwy 169 mainline throughout construction
  • Temporary closure of County Road 64 and County Road 102.
  • Detours will be in place during these closures

Public Meetings

May 7, 2024