Motorists on Highway 169 in Vineland, along the southwest shore of Lake Mille Lacs, may encounter slow traffic, flaggers and delays as a project to replace the Highway 169 bridge spanning the Rum River begins June 1.
Initially, Highway 169 between Twilight Road and Vineland Road will be reduced intermittently to a single lane during non-rush hours. When lanes are closed, flaggers will control traffic through the work zone. These initial closures will occur June 1 through late-June while crews construct temporary lanes to carry traffic during the new bridge construction.
Motorists approaching the Highway 169 work zone in Vineland should slow down, be prepared to stop if necessary and watch for crews and heavy equipment.
In late-June, Highway 169 between Twilight Road and Vineland Road will be switched the temporary bypass lanes with narrow shoulders and a reduced speed limit.
The new bridge and all permanent lanes of Highway 169 will open by Oct. 29.
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When complete, the project will result in a longer bridge with wider shoulders, improved safety and smoother ride.
To learn more about how bridge and road projects are chosen and funded, visit Get Connected at www.mndot.gov/getconnected and for real-time travel information go to www.511mn.org for details anywhere in Minnesota.
