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

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View full-size mapThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has completed a Hwy 169 study from I-394 in St. Louis Park/Golden Valley to 101^st Avenue in Brooklyn Park working with local partners (see map at right). This study evaluated road and bridge conditions, mobility and safety conditions and connections for different forms of transportation across the highway to achieve better connections between jobs, schools, homes, and businesses.

Repairing bridges was a major consideration for the Hwy 169 corridor. Eight bridges need repairs or replacement by 2035, three more need work before 2050, and several bridges have to be modified to meet MnDOT’s vertical clearance standard of 16 feet, 6 inches, which may make repairs more costly.

The study identified mainline, interchange, and multimodal improvements that could be made as part of the MnDOT bridge projects that are already planned in the short-term (1-9 years). The study also served as a road map for potential improvements that could be made in the mid-term (10–20 years) and long-term (20+ years) timeframes as projects are programmed and funding becomes available.

Read more about study findings and next steps.

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While this study is complete, we urge you to stay informed if you live, travel, or work within or near the Hwy 169 corridor. To stay involved in future updates:

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