(KEYC) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation continues to closely monitor state highways in south-central and southwest Minnesota due to flooding caused by recent heavy rains.
MnDOT closed Highway 169 from Le Sueur to Highway 22 (Dodd Road) in St. Peter this morning, June 25. Highway 169 from Highway 99 (south of St. Peter) to Mankato was closed June 24 and remains closed. Traffic from Le Sueur to Mankato is detoured via County Roads 8, 20, 5, 40, Highway 99, County Road 13, to Highway 14.
As road conditions change rapidly and continually, motorists should continue to check www.511mn.org for current traffic information.
Highways CLOSED or subject to traffic restrictions as of 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 25:
- Highway 169 from Le Sueur to Highway 22 (Dodd Road in St. Peter). Traffic from Le Sueur to Mankato is diverted to: County Roads 8, 20, 5, 40, Highway 99, County Road 13, to Highway 14.
- Highway 169, north of Mankato to Highway 99 (south of St. Peter), closes at 7 p.m. tonight (June 24). Traffic will be detoured to Highway 99, Nicollet County Road 13 and Highway 14. (closed June 24)
- Highway 60 in Windom. Traffic is temporarily diverted. Visit www.511mn.org for detour route. (closed June 24)
- Northbound on Highway 169 from the north end of St. Peter to south of Le Sueur. Traffic is head-to-head in the southbound lanes. (June 22)
- Highway 62 in Windom. Temporary detour. (closed June 24)
- Highway 22 south of Saint-Pierre to Kasota. Traffic may use Route 169 as an alternate route. (closed June 24)
- Highway 169/60 – all entrance and exit ramps in the Lookout Drive/Center Street area of Mankato/North Mankato are closed (June 24)
- Highway 99 near the Minnesota River Bridge in St. Peter – the bridge and highway are closed. Traffic is being diverted to Highways 169, 14, 22, Shanaska Creek Road and Le Sueur County Road 21 (Golf Course Road).
- Highway 15 north of Madelia. Traffic diverted to Watonwan County Routes 6, 13 and 27 (closed June 23)
- Highway 71 in Jackson. Traffic is being diverted to Interstate 90, Highway 86 and Jackson County Road 34. (closed June 22)
- Highway 62 east of Fulda (near Talcot Lake). Traffic diverted to Cottonwood County Routes 7, 13 and 5 (closed June 22)
- Highway 22 south of Kasota. Water on the shoulder. (June 22)
- Highway 93, between Highway 169 and Le Sueur. Motorists should take alternative routes. (closed June 22).
- Highway 14 near Janesville. Traffic was diverted to 1st and S Main Street in Janesville. (closed June 22)
- Highway 60 north of Heron Lake to Worthington. Traffic diverted to I-90 and Highway 86. (closed June 22)
- Highway 30 east of Mapleton. Temporary detour. (closed June 22)
- Highway 13 in Waterville. Open to local traffic only; expect delays. Turn lane restrictions (June 21)
- Highway 19 east of Henderson. Traffic was diverted to Highway 19 west of Henderson, Sibley County Route 17 (391st Avenue), Sibley County Route 8 (336th Street) and Highway 169. (closed on 19 June)
OPEN Highways:
- Highway 60 eastbound, east of Crystal Lake. Lane restrictions removed.
- The detour for closing the Highway 169 entrance ramp to eastbound I-90 near Blue Earth has been rerouted to Faribault County Routes 16 and 17.
- Highway 22 in Mankato near Bassett Drive. Turning lane restrictions have been removed.
- Highway 4 north of St. James.
- Highway 30 east of Westbrook.
- Highway 59, north of Worthington. Lane restrictions removed in several locations.
- Highway 75 near Hardwick. Lane restrictions removed.
- Highway 75, south of Luverne to the Iowa border.
- Highway 91, north of Adrian
- Highway 86 (two miles south of I-90). Lane restriction removed.
- Highway 13, south of Waseca
- Interstate 90 eastbound from Luverne to Adrian.
- Interstate 90 westbound from Worthington to Luverne
- Ramps at Highway 169/Lookout Drive, Mankato
MnDOT crews will continue to monitor flooded highways and bridges and open them as soon as it is safe to do so. Highways and bridges affected by flooding should be inspected for condition and safety before opening.
When a road is closed, it is illegal to drive in that area. Motorists can be fined up to $1,000 and/or up to 90 days in jail. Additionally, if travelers need to be rescued on a closed road, other fees and penalties will apply.
For real-time traffic and travel information in Minnesota, including road conditions, closures and detour routes, visit www.511mn.org or download the free smartphone app on Google Play or ‘App Store.
Important: Many county, city and township roads are closed due to flooding. Road conditions shown on 511mn.org reflect state highway conditions only. Please check with your county, city and township for their road conditions and travel advisories.
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