Hwy 169 - Road Safety Audit in Sherburne County

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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 County Road 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 Highway 169.

Goal

The primary goal of the Highway 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:

• Assessed current conditions: Documented existing traffic and roadway conditions.
• Analyzed crash data: Identifed areas of safety concern through traffic crash data analysis.
• Gathered public input: Collected transportation experiences and safety concerns from the community.
• Conducted field reviews: Identified safety risks in the area through field reviews.
• Developed solutions: Created and evaluate improvement ideas based on all information gathered.
• Proposed improvements: Suggested short-, medium-, and long-term safety enhancements.
• Prepared a report: Compiled a comprehensive report to guide future projects along Highway 169.

Survey results

Thank you to everyone who took the online survey earlier this year. Your input helped us better understand the issues and identify safety concerns at each intersection. Public feedback is an important part of shaping design ideas.

The Highway 169 road safety audit in Sherburne County is now complete. The final report includes key findings and recommended safety improvements along the corridor—from the County Road 33 Interchange in Elk River to the County Road 29 Interchange in Princeton.

• Final report (PDF)

If you would like a version of the report that includes the appendix, please contact the project manager.

Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this important safety effort.