The three-mile Hwy 169 freeway between Hwy 101/Hwy 10 and 197th Ave. in Elk River took three full construction seasons to complete from April 2022 to November 2024. All bridges, freeway lanes, adjacent road and sidewalk connections are open.
Aerial image of the new Hwy 169 over Main St. interchange on Nov. 8. This marks the completion 2022-2024, three-mile, $124 million, 169 Redefine project in Elk River. Select aerial image to enlarge
The new Hwy 169 and Main Street interchange opened to travelers in Elk River on Nov. 1.
Periodic lane or shoulder closures on Hwy 169 as crews work mainly off-road to finish work on the project, includes side streets
Monitor and adjust the new signal system at Main St.
Spring 2025
Establish turf and other minor work.
Thank you
MnDOT, the City of Elk River, Sherburne County and the prime contractor Ames Construction, Burnsville, Minn., thank the public for their patience throughout the project that improves traffic flow, increases capacity, reduces bottle necks, and improves motorist and pedestrian safety on Highway 169 in Elk River.
About this project
The three-mile Hwy 169 freeway between Hwy 101/Hwy 10 and 197th Ave. in Elk River took three full construction seasons to complete from April 2022 to November 2024. Work included bridges, freeway lanes, adjacent road and sidewalk connections, city utilities and underground infrastructures.
Map shows work by construction year. Select image to enlarge
Milestones
New lanes and connections on both directions of Hwy 169
Four new interchanges for improved traffic flow, safety and capacity:
Hwy 169 bridge over Main St. in 2024
School St. bridge over Hwy 169 in 2023
Hwy 169 bridge over 193rd Ave. in 2023
197th Ave. bridge over Hwy 169 in 2022
Upgraded underground infrastructure and city utilities and stormwater purification ponds
Reconfigured and improved access to/from the Hwy 10/101/169 interchange and replaced northbound Hwy 101/169 bridge over Hwy 10 in 2022
Improved pedestrian access on local streets with new trail/sidewalk connections and signal systems with accessible features—verbal messages, audio tones and vibrating surfaces
The 169 Redefine project is in partnership with MnDOT, City of Elk River and Sherburne County.
