MnDOT Plans Highway 169 Closure in 2027 for $70 Million Reconstruction Project
North Mankato – Minn
The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to close a section of Highway 169 in Mankato in 2027 as part of a $70 million reconstruction project aimed at improving safety and traffic flow along the busy corridor.
The closure will impact Highway 169 between north of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and south of the Highway 14 interchange. During construction, traffic will be detoured onto Highway 14 and Lookout Drive. MnDOT reports the route carries more than 24,000 vehicles each day.
In addition to pavement and roadway improvements, the project includes construction of a new noise wall between Wallyn Park and Tyler Avenue to help reduce traffic noise for nearby neighborhoods. While full construction is scheduled for 2027, MnDOT says preparatory work and smaller related projects could begin earlier.