About this project
MnDOT will improve five miles of Hwy 169 from south of Garrison at Crow Wing Co. Rd. 26 to north of Garrison at Pike Ave.; includes city storm sewer, sidewalk and a new roundabout at the busy Hwy 18 intersection. Work is scheduled for 2026 and may require detours.
Roundabout design at the Hwy 169, Hwy 18 and Monroe St. intersection, includes sidewalks. Select to enlarge urban segment of design layout (PNG)
Over the next few years, we'll finalize the highway design, complete the environmental process and deliver construction plans. Download and view the Sept. 25, 2023, design layout (PDF)
Summary of work
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In Garrison
Reconstruct Hwy 169 from the north and south city limits
Construct a new four-legged roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 169, 18 and Monroe St.
Install new city storm sewer
Update or add pedestrian sidewalk and approaches
Upgrade lighting
North and south of Garrison
Resurface (mill and overlay) from Co. Rd. 26 to south of Hwy 18 in Garrison and north of Hwy 18 to Pike Ave., one mile north of Hwy 18
Reconfigure turn lanes at Co. Rd. 26
Replace or repair culverts
Upgrade guardrail
Future impacts
More information will be available closer to construction.
Motorists: Lane closures, flaggers, detour
Pedestrians: Sidewalk closures, detours