Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 169—south of Garrison

Along west Mille Lacs Lake, Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties

All lanes open

Mainline work complete

All lanes of Hwy 169 from Crow Wing Co. Rd. 26 south of Garrison to half-mile north of Ojibwe Dr. are open. Work is substantially complete. Final email update

Future impacts

Due to material delays, crews will return in mid-August to install street lighting.

  • Expect minimal impacts: lane or shoulder closures
  • Watch for workers and equipment and be prepared to stop or slow down

About this 2024 project

Hwy 169 south of Garrison project map
Project location and work. Select map to enlarge

MnDOT will resurfaced and improved seven miles of Hwy 169 from Crow Wing Co. Rd. 26 south of Garrison to half-mile north of Ojibwe Dr.; includes new storm sewer, guardrail upgrades and new left-turn lanes at Co. Rd. 25 (Timber Trail Rd.) and Swing-A-Way/S Port.

Summary of work

  • Resurface road and shoulders
  • Add left-turn lanes at:
    • Timber Trail Rd. (Co. Rd. 25)
    • Swing-A-Way/S Port
  • Replace three culverts
  • Upgrade guardrail