About the project
Nine miles of Hwy 169 from Faribault County Road 52 at the southern limits of Blue Earth to the northern limits of Elmore will be resurfaced in 2022 to extend the life of the pavement and provide a smoother ride. The project includes:
Highway 169 Blue Earth to Elmore project area map
- Repave road
- Repair culverts along the project limits
- Add centerline and edge line rumble strips
- Install lighting at four county road intersections
Benefits
- Improved pavement, smoother road surface
- Improved safety with turn lane and access modifications
- Safer rural intersections with added lighting
Traffic impacts
No detour is anticipated; motorists can expect flagging operations during construction