Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 169—Princeton

Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties

Today on Hwy 169: check 511mn.org

Current impacts

Hwy 169 Princeton project
Work zone on Hwy 169 in Princeton through Oct. 27. Select PNG map image to enlarge

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Hwy 169

Lane closures

Baxter Rd. to 313th Ave.

Hwy 169 reduced to one lane each way, 24-7, includes weekends

  • All access ramps are open.
  • Project wrap up work through Oct. 27.

About this project

MnDOT will update and improve eight Hwy 169 bridges (four in each direction) through Princeton in 2025.

Work map Hwy 169 Princeton project
Hwy 169 work zone in Princeton. Select map to enlarge

Summary of work

  • Resurface bridge decks (replace concrete wearing coarse) over:
    • Rum River Dr. (Co. Rd. 29)
    • West Branch Rum River
    • Co. Rd. 31 (1st St.)
    • S Rum River Dr. (Co. Rd. 29)
  • Replace or repair approach panels, concrete joints, catch basins and guardrail, along with any other needed repairs

Hwy 169 work zone between Baxter Rd. and 313th Ave. in Princeton

2025
Work
Traffic impacts
April 21- May 12 Prepare work zone
  • Complete
May 12 to Aug. 1 Update southbound Hwy 169 bridges
  • Complete
Aug. 4 to late October Update northbound Hwy 169 bridges over: S Rum River Dr. (Co. Rd. 29); Co. Rd. 31 (1st St.); West Branch Rum River; N Rum River Dr. (Co. Rd. 29)

 
  • One lane each way, 24-7, on southbound side of road between 313th Ave. and Baxter Dr.
  • Reduced speeds, lane shifts, delays at busy times; seek alternate routes to avoid delay
  • Changes to access, follow signs
Late fall Wrap up work: remove temporary crossovers on both ends of project and other traffic control devices and establish turf
  • Periodic lane or shoulder closures with reduced speeds

Above table information is tentative and subject to change.

COMPLETE: Sherburne County road improvements to Co. Rd. 29 and Co. Rd. 2 (S Rum River Dr) at the Hwy 169 interchange is completed and reopened Aug. 25, 2025. This includes the Hwy 169 on/off ramps.

Rob Abfalter
Construction Project Manager
robert.abfalter@state.mn.us

Jenny Seelen
Communications Project Manager
jenny.seelen@state.mn.us
218-820-6820

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