Construction Projects

A sure sign of spring approaching; Below is the annual list of constructions projects in and around the area, as well as on the main highways headed towards HLC. Hope to see everyone soon!

Hwy 169 — Elk River freeway

Convert three miles of Hwy 169 to a new freeway system through Elk River from Hwy 101/Hwy 10 to 197th Ave, Sherburne County. Corridors of Commerce project. Expect delays, one-lane traffic in each direction, 24/7, April to November, each year.

• Scheduled for construction in 2022 – 2024

Hwy 10 — Anoka interchange and Rum River Bridge replacement

Replace Hwy 10 bridge over the Rum River, construct a new interchange at Thurston Avenue, build an underpass at Fairoak Avenue and extend West Main Street; Remove all Hwy 10 access in the project area.

• Construction: Spring 2022 through spring 2024

Hwy 65 — Mora

Reconstruct the Hwy 65 (Hwy 23) bridge over the Snake River south of Division Street in Mora, Kanabec County, including new multi-use trail. Expect reduced speeds and narrow lanes with no shoulders through work zone.

• Scheduled for construction May – November 2022

Hwy 371 — East of Gull Lake, Brainerd

Install three reduced conflict intersections between Gull Lake Dam Rd. and Green Gables Rd., Crow Wing County. Includes frontage roads and access to Birchdale Rd. (Brainerd International Raceway).

• Scheduled for construction in July – November 2022

Hwy 6 — Remer

Reconstruct and/or resurface Hwy 6 (Main St./Hwy 200) from the east and west intersections of Hwy 6 and Hwy 200, through Remer, Cass County.

• Scheduled for construction in 2022

Hwy 23 — Foley to Milaca

Resurface and improve 12.5 miles of road from Foley to Milaca, including underground pipes/culverts, intersection turn lanes/access. Reconstruct one mile of road in Foley, including storm sewer, pedestrian sidewalk/multi-use trail, and a new roundabout. The project requires a detour.

• Scheduled for construction May – October 2022

Hwy 210 — Baxter

Improved five miles of Hwy 210 through Baxter between Baxter Dr. and Timberwood Dr., Crow Wing County.

• Scheduled for City of Baxter Inglewood Dr. construction in 2022 – 2023