Hwy 169 — St. Louis Park/Golden Valley to Brooklyn Park study

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About

Highway 169 between I-394 in St. Louis Park/Golden Valley and 101st Avenue in Brooklyn Park study location mapView full-size mapThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is leading a Highway 169 (Hwy 169) study from I-394 in St. Louis Park/Golden Valley to 101st Avenue in Brooklyn Park working with local partners (see map at right). This study is looking at road and bridge conditions, mobility and safety conditions and connecting different forms of transportation across the highway to achieve better connections between jobs, schools, homes, and businesses. In fall 2025, MnDOT hosted two public meetings to gather input on design options, key points of which are summarized in the Meeting section.

Instead of increasing highway capacity for single drivers, the region is investing in more efficient ways to move people using multiple modes—like buses, bike paths, E-ZPass lanes, and planning that supports walkable communities. A multimodal Hwy 169 will support current and future job and activity centers, access to services and community, and help communities along the highway to grow in a sustainable and competitive way.

Partners

Local partners for the project include the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, City of Brooklyn Park, City of Golden Valley, City of Maple Grove, City of New Hope, City of Osseo, City of Plymouth, and City of St. Louis Park. In 2025, a Community Advisory Group, and a Technical Advisory Committee net to identify and discuss a range of design alternatives for future improvements. More information about these groups can be found below.

Stakeholder groups

Community Advisory Group (CAG)

The CAG consists of local nonprofit and business leaders as well as local residents who have volunteered to provide input and lived experience for the study development. The CAG provides valuable insight from their respective communities that will guide decision making and planning around Hwy169’s community connections. The CAG will meet six times throughout the study process.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The TAC consists of city and county staff as well as elected or appointed officials. The TAC reviews study processes and outcomes from an agency and transit perspective, meeting six times throughout the study process.

Where are we now?

In Phase 1, MnDOT worked with the community to understand needs and define the goals of the Highway 169 study based on existing and future conditions.

In Phase 2 (currently ongoing), MnDOT and its partners are refining purpose and needs of the project identified in Phase 1. The study area has been expanded south to include the stretch between Highway 55 and Interstate 394. Phase 2 will explore different improvement options, including:

  • Bridge conditions.
  • Safety for drivers.
  • Traffic flow.
  • Walking and biking across Highway 169.
  • Social, economic, and environmental effects.

The results from Phase 2 will help guide future improvements. In October 2025, two public meetings were held, one held in-person, and one virtually. Community members and local partners were invited to attend to review design alternatives and share their thoughts on the design alternative's ability to meet community needs. A final report with recommendations and the next steps is expected in spring 2026.

Get involved

If you live, travel, or work within or near the Hwy 169 corridor, we want to keep you informed and offer opportunities for your valuable feedback. MnDOT will be hosting a variety of community meetings and outreach events at various areas along the corridor throughout the summer of 2025. These events will help keep the community engaged with project updates and allow MnDOT to hear critical needs from the public in and around the Hwy 169 corridor. Check the “meetings and engagement” tab below for more information and dates as they’re made available.

Check out our social media accounts below to follow along with the outreach.

About

Highway 169 between I-394 in St. Louis Park/Golden Valley and 101st Avenue in Brooklyn Park study location mapView full-size mapThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is leading a Highway 169 (Hwy 169) study from I-394 in St. Louis Park/Golden Valley to 101st Avenue in Brooklyn Park working with local partners (see map at right). This study is looking at road and bridge conditions, mobility and safety conditions and connecting different forms of transportation across the highway to achieve better connections between jobs, schools, homes, and businesses. In fall 2025, MnDOT hosted two public meetings to gather input on design options, key points of which are summarized in the Meeting section.

Instead of increasing highway capacity for single drivers, the region is investing in more efficient ways to move people using multiple modes—like buses, bike paths, E-ZPass lanes, and planning that supports walkable communities. A multimodal Hwy 169 will support current and future job and activity centers, access to services and community, and help communities along the highway to grow in a sustainable and competitive way.

Partners

Local partners for the project include the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, City of Brooklyn Park, City of Golden Valley, City of Maple Grove, City of New Hope, City of Osseo, City of Plymouth, and City of St. Louis Park. In 2025, a Community Advisory Group, and a Technical Advisory Committee net to identify and discuss a range of design alternatives for future improvements. More information about these groups can be found below.

Stakeholder groups

Community Advisory Group (CAG)

The CAG consists of local nonprofit and business leaders as well as local residents who have volunteered to provide input and lived experience for the study development. The CAG provides valuable insight from their respective communities that will guide decision making and planning around Hwy169’s community connections. The CAG will meet six times throughout the study process.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The TAC consists of city and county staff as well as elected or appointed officials. The TAC reviews study processes and outcomes from an agency and transit perspective, meeting six times throughout the study process.

Where are we now?

In Phase 1, MnDOT worked with the community to understand needs and define the goals of the Highway 169 study based on existing and future conditions.

In Phase 2 (currently ongoing), MnDOT and its partners are refining purpose and needs of the project identified in Phase 1. The study area has been expanded south to include the stretch between Highway 55 and Interstate 394. Phase 2 will explore different improvement options, including:

  • Bridge conditions.
  • Safety for drivers.
  • Traffic flow.
  • Walking and biking across Highway 169.
  • Social, economic, and environmental effects.

The results from Phase 2 will help guide future improvements. In October 2025, two public meetings were held, one held in-person, and one virtually. Community members and local partners were invited to attend to review design alternatives and share their thoughts on the design alternative's ability to meet community needs. A final report with recommendations and the next steps is expected in spring 2026.

Get involved

If you live, travel, or work within or near the Hwy 169 corridor, we want to keep you informed and offer opportunities for your valuable feedback. MnDOT will be hosting a variety of community meetings and outreach events at various areas along the corridor throughout the summer of 2025. These events will help keep the community engaged with project updates and allow MnDOT to hear critical needs from the public in and around the Hwy 169 corridor. Check the “meetings and engagement” tab below for more information and dates as they’re made available.

Check out our social media accounts below to follow along with the outreach.

  • Meetings

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    Public meetings and events

    Upcoming

    Information on upcoming meetings will be posted as details become available. Sign up for email updates to receive information on upcoming meetings and opportunities to provide feedback on this study.

    Community meetings

    Community meetings will be planned in partnership with various neighborhood and business groups along the Hwy 169 corridor. They will include overview presentations on project development and provide opportunities for public question and answer sessions.

    Community meeting dates and locations will be displayed here when they are scheduled.

    Past meetings

    Thu, Oct. 9, 2025: Virtual public meeting. View recording of meeting presentation (external site)
    Wed, Oct. 8, 2025: In-person public meeting at North Hennepin Community College
    Sun, Oct. 5, 2025: Market in the Valley Farmers Market
    Wed, Oct. 1, 2025: Brooklyn Park Farmer's Market
    Sat, Sept. 27, 2025: Cub Foods, Nathan Lane, Plymouth

    Pop-up events

    The outreach team will be appearing at community events presenting information and encouraging community members to stay connected to the latest project development news around Hwy 169. Event attendees can receive information to review later, or chat with a team member to learn more.

    Public meetings

    Project engagement culminated with two public meeting events, one hosted in-person and one held virtually, where members of the public were invited to learn more about draft study findings and ask questions from the MnDOT team.

    A video recording of the virtual public meeting will be made available soon

    October public meeting summary

    In October 2025, the project team hosted two public meetings to share alternatives and obtain public feedback on preferred options. If you missed the public meeting, continue reading more about the project background, proposed alternatives, and next.

    Additionally, view the presentation recording here for additional detail.

    Purpose and Need

    The purpose of the Highway 169 Multimodal Study is to explore and evaluate solutions to address transportation problems along a 12-mile stretch of Highway 169—from Interstate 394 in St. Louis Park to 101st Avenue in Brooklyn Park.

    Needs for the project include:

    • Repair or replace bridges.
    • Reconstruct pavement.
    • Reduce fatal and serious injury crashes.
    • Improve traffic flow and reduce delays.
    • Improve connections and crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists across Highway 169.

    Design Alternatives

    The alternatives have been broken down by segments because the study areas spans a 12-mile stretch of road with different needs. The corridor segments include:

    • Segment 1 (Hwy 169 from I-394 to 13th Ave/Plymouth Ave)
    • Segment 2 (Hwy 169 from 13th Ave/Plymouth Ave to I-94/694)
    • Segment 3 (Hwy 169 from I-94/694 to 101st Ave)

    Information on design options as presented at the public meetings are included below.

    Highway 169 Mainline Alternatives

    The project team is looking at ways to make Highway 169 safer and easier to travel. Ideas being considered include:

    • Better strategies to manage traffic and reduce delays.
    • Adding more general-purpose lanes.
    • Adding managed lanes, like E-ZPass.
    • Adding auxiliary lanes to help with merging and exiting.

    Interchange/Access Alternatives

    To reduce congestion and make travel safer at important entry and exit areas, the study is considering:

    • Removing or changing ramps.
    • Upgrading interchanges and ramps.
    • Exploring designs that work better for everyone — drivers, trucks, walkers, and cyclists.

    Multimodal Alternatives

    The study is interested in making it easier and safer for everyone to travel along and across Highway 169. This includes:

    • Adding shared-use paths for walking and biking.
    • Improving crossings to meet ADA standards.
    • Upgrading transit connections.
    • Improving lighting.
    • Addressing gaps and planning for future needs.

    A full summary of the engagement process will be added to the website soon. Check back frequently for updates.

    Public meeting accommodations

    MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all people in their programs, services and activities. If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language) at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.

    If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate (such as seating modification or auxiliary aids), please email your request to Accessibility.DOT@state.mn.us or call 1-833-400-8432. Relay service: 711.

  • Accessibility

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    Americans with Disabilities ActSpeakers and raised arrows on APS signals provide information about the intersection to pedestrians with hearing and visual impairment.Speakers and raised arrows on APS signals provide information about the intersection to pedestrians with hearing and visual impairment.

    All MnDOT projects - both new construction and rehabilitation projects - must include evaluation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Components can include, but are not limited to adding curb cuts, truncated domes and accessible pedestrian signals. Read about MnDOT's transition plan to comply with the ADA.


    Specifics for this study

    • Determine what accessibility improvements are needed for future projects along the highway.
Page last updated: 29 Oct 2025, 12:14 PM