Hwy 169 - Road Safety Audit in Sherburne County

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Map of Hwy 169 from Princeton to North of Elk RiverView full-size map

MnDOT is looking into conditions along Highway 169 in Sherburne County as part of a Road Safety Audit (RSA). The audit will cover Hwy 169 from the County Road 33 Interchange (Elk River) to CR 29 Interchange (Princeton). A Road Safety Audit studies planned or existing roadways and looks at crash history, traffic data, prior plans and recommendations, and existing conditions. An important part of the audit is public input to help identify potential safety improvements. MnDOT has put together a specialized team of independent, multidisciplinary experts to review the safety and operations of Hwy 169. Check back on this website for updates on the study.


Goal

The primary goal of the Hwy 169 audit is to identify traffic safety issues and propose strategies to improve safety of all road users.

Summary of work

During the Highway 169 audit, the interdisciplinary team will:

  • Assess current conditions: Document existing traffic and roadway conditions.
  • Analyze crash data: Identify areas of safety concern through traffic crash data analysis.
  • Gather public input: Collect transportation experiences and safety concerns from the community.
  • Conduct field reviews: Identify safety risks in the area through field reviews.
  • Develop solutions: Create and evaluate improvement ideas based on all information gathered.
  • Propose improvements: Suggest short-, medium-, and long-term safety enhancements.
  • Prepare a report: Compile a comprehensive report to guide future projects along Highway 169.

Get involved

Map of Hwy 169 from Princeton to North of Elk RiverView full-size map

MnDOT is looking into conditions along Highway 169 in Sherburne County as part of a Road Safety Audit (RSA). The audit will cover Hwy 169 from the County Road 33 Interchange (Elk River) to CR 29 Interchange (Princeton). A Road Safety Audit studies planned or existing roadways and looks at crash history, traffic data, prior plans and recommendations, and existing conditions. An important part of the audit is public input to help identify potential safety improvements. MnDOT has put together a specialized team of independent, multidisciplinary experts to review the safety and operations of Hwy 169. Check back on this website for updates on the study.


Goal

The primary goal of the Hwy 169 audit is to identify traffic safety issues and propose strategies to improve safety of all road users.

Summary of work

During the Highway 169 audit, the interdisciplinary team will:

  • Assess current conditions: Document existing traffic and roadway conditions.
  • Analyze crash data: Identify areas of safety concern through traffic crash data analysis.
  • Gather public input: Collect transportation experiences and safety concerns from the community.
  • Conduct field reviews: Identify safety risks in the area through field reviews.
  • Develop solutions: Create and evaluate improvement ideas based on all information gathered.
  • Propose improvements: Suggest short-, medium-, and long-term safety enhancements.
  • Prepare a report: Compile a comprehensive report to guide future projects along Highway 169.

Get involved

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Comment Map

13 days


Welcome to the Hwy 169 Road Safety Audit feedback map!


an orange shape with a "+" in middleNeeds improvement: Identify issues and concerns along the corridor


green icon with an "i" in the middle.Opportunity: Identify where you see opportunities for improvements (e.g., street lighting, pedestrian crosswalks, etc.)


a red shape with a circle in the middleOther: Add comments other than improvements and opportunities.


Using the map, show us locations on the Hwy 169 corridor where you are concerned about traffic safety.

  1. Zoom in to the location where you are concerned about traffic safety
  2. Select the "New Pin" icon (likely located to the right on a computer, and below on a phone or tablet) 
  3. Drag and drop a pin to the location you are concerned about
  4. Add a comment explaining your concern.


Thank you for participating! 

Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
E-mail: maxwell.moreland@state.mn.us 
We try to respond to questions within two business days.


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Page last updated: 05 Feb 2025, 04:07 PM