• Hwy 169 Alternatives

    MnDOT District 7 – Elmore, MN

  • MnDOT is planning for a future project on Hwy 169 in Elmore from E. Polton St. to the Minnesota/Iowa border. Beyond addressing pavement needs and aligning with the City of Elmore utility work, MnDOT is considering opportunities for safety, bicycle/pedestrian accommodations, and other improvements. In collaboration with the City and input from the community, MnDOT developed a number of alternatives and would like your input on each. Please review all of the images below and share your thoughts.

  • Current view of Hwy 169

    • 14’ parking on both sides of Hwy 169
    • 4’ concrete sidewalk on east side
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 4-foot sidewalk

  • Alternative 1

    Maximum space for parking:

    • 9’ parking on both sides of Hwy 169
    • 6’ concrete sidewalk on east side
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk
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  • Alternative 2

    Some space for parking:

    • 9’ parking on east side of Hwy 169
    • 6’ concrete sidewalk on east side
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for limited parking, thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk
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  • Alternative 3

    Additional boulevard between road and sidewalk:

    • No parking on Hwy 169
    • 6’ concrete sidewalk on east side
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and a 6-foot sidewalk
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  • Alternative 4

    Wider, specialty trail for walking and biking:

    • No parking on Hwy 169
    • 8’ asphalt (blacktop) trail on east side
  • A cross-section of a roadway showing sections for thru lanes, a grass boulevard, and an 8-foot sidewalk
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  • Should be Empty: