Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
St. Peter, Minn. (AP)

Highway 169 repairs near St. Peter to cost $250K

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Flood damage
Minnesota Department of Transportation crews remove temporary levees, Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, near a 140-foot section of northbound Highway 169 near St. Peter, Minn. that was collapsed by the flooding Minnesota River last week. The major highway remains closed north of St. Peter as Mn/DOT works on an emergency contract to establish two-way traffic in the southbound lane and repair the washed-out roadway.
AP Photo/Mankato Free Press, John Cross

It will cost about $250,000 to fix a 200-foot section of Highway 169 that washed away during recent floods just north of St. Peter.

Jim Swanson of the Minnesota Department of Transportation says the damage was revealed when the Minnesota River receded. He says some parts of the road washed away and the gap is 6 feet deep.

The department has received approval to have a contractor fix it immediately and work should be done in a week.

Swanson tells The Mankato Free Press that there was nothing wrong with the road before the water damaged it.

Bridge experts are also inspecting the Highway 99 bridge east of St. Peter. It will remain closed until the experts say it's safe for travel. In Henderson, Highways 19 and 93 are closed. ---

Information from: The Mankato Free Press

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Gallery
1 of 2
Flood damage
Minnesota Department of Transportation crews remove temporary levees, Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, near a 140-foot section of northbound Highway 169 near St. Peter, Minn. that was collapsed by the flooding Minnesota River last week. The major highway remains closed north of St. Peter as Mn/DOT works on an emergency contract to establish two-way traffic in the southbound lane and repair the washed-out roadway.
AP Photo/Mankato Free Press, John Cross
2 of 2
Highway 169
An aerial view of Highway 169 in St. Peter on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2010. Water is seen covering the highway after heavy rains caused flooding in several areas of southern Minnesota.
MPR Photo/Bob Collins