Highway 19 east of Henderson to Highway 169 is expected to open to traffic at 4 p.m. July 9, with a 7-ton weight restriction for at least a week. MNDOT crews will begin removing detour signs over the next few days. As a reminder both Highway 93 and Sibley County Road 6 into Henderson remain closed due to construction.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has been working on repairing damage to roads caused by flooding. MnDOT is currently removing the dike along northbound Highway 169 near Le Sueur. There will continue to be a lane closure until the dike is completely removed on Wednesday, July 10.
There is extensive damage on Highway 93 near Le Sueur. The highway will remain closed until the necessary repairs are made.
MNDOT will send a final flood update when we have more information to share on Highway 93 near Le Sueur. Motorists should check www.511mn.org for current road information.
Highways CLOSED or have traffic restrictions as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9:
Lane closure on northbound Highway 169 near Le Sueur. (June 25).
Highway 93, between Highway 169 and Le Sueur. Motorists should use alternate routes. (closed June 22).
Highways OPEN:
Highway 19 east of Henderson. 7-ton weight restriction.
Highway 22 south of Mankato (near the Le Sueur River, approximately 6 miles south of Mankato). Lane restrictions have been removed.
Highway 71 in Jackson. 7-ton weight restriction.
Highway 99, near the Minnesota River bridge, east of St. Peter – bridge and highway. 7-ton weight restriction. The sidewalk is temporary closed due to damage.
Westbound Highway 60 north of Heron Lake to Worthington. 7-ton weight restriction.
Highway 62 in Windom.
Highway 62 near Cottonwood County Road 18.
Highway 169 from Le Sueur to St. Peter. 7-ton weight restriction.
Eastbound Highway 60 north of Heron Lake to Worthington. 7-ton weight restriction.
Highway 22 south of St. Peter to Kasota.
Highway 169/60 - all entrance and exit ramps to the Lookout Drive/Center Street area in North Mankato
Highway 13 in Waterville.
Highway 60 in Windom.
Highway 169, Mankato to Dodd Road in St. Peter. 7-ton weight restriction (Mankato to St. Peter)
Highway 15 north of Madelia.
Highway 62 east of Fulda (near Talcot Lake)
Highway 14 near Janesville.
Highway 30 east of Mapleton.
Eastbound Highway 60 east of Lake Crystal. Lane restrictions removed.
The detour for the entrance ramp closure at Highway 169 to eastbound I-90 near Blue Earth has been routed back to Faribault County Road 16 and 17.
Highway 22 in Mankato near Bassett Drive. Turn lane restrictions removed.
Highway 4 north of St. James. (Note that Highway 4 south of Sleepy Eye is closed due to construction)
Highway 30 east of Westbrook.
Highway 59, north of Worthington. Lane restrictions removed from multiple 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
Eastbound Interstate 90 from Luverne to Adrian.
Westbound Interstate 90 from Worthington to Luverne
Highway 22 south of Kasota. Lane restrictions removed.
When a road is closed it is illegal to travel in that area. Motorists can be fined up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. In addition, if travelers need to be rescued from a closed road, other expenses 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 get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Important: There are numerous county, city, and township roads closed due to flooding. Road conditions shown on 511mn.org only reflect state highway conditions. Please check with your county, city, and township for their road conditions and travel guidance.
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