Minnesota State Highway 316
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| Length: | 9.809 mi (15.786 km) | |||
| Existed: | April 24, 1959 – present | |||
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 US 61 near Miesville
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US 61 in Hastings
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| Counties: | Goodhue, Dakota | |||
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Minnesota State Highway 316 (MN 316) is a highway in southeast Minnesota, which runs from its first intersection with U.S. Highway 61 in Welch Township, near Miesville; and continues north to its second intersection with U.S. Highway 61 in the city of Hastings.
Highway 316 is 10 miles (16 km) in length.
Highway 316 serves as a north–south route in southeast Minnesota between Welch Township and the city of Hastings. The route is located just west of the Mississippi River. Highway 316 and adjacent U.S. 61 are part of the Great River Road.
It is also known as Red Wing Boulevard and Polk Avenue at various points throughout its route.
The southern end of the route passes through the Richard J. Dorer State Forest.
Highway 316 functions as a shortcut along U.S. 61 between Red Wing and Hastings.
The route is legally defined as Route 316 in the Minnesota Statutes.
Highway 316 was authorized on April 24, 1959.
The route was paved at the time it was marked.
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