Periodic lane closures or alternate one lane traffic with flaggers, as crews prepare work areas along the corridor between Aitkin and Hassman. Includes:
Locate or move utilities
Survey or inspect work areas
Test samples of soil, water or road surface
Watch for crews or equipment along the work area. Always check 511mn.org for today's road conditions.
About this project
Major work, detour begins in 2023
Reconstruct Hwy 169/210 in Aitkin County. Click map for larger PDF version.
MnDOT will reconstruct the road and widen shoulders on Hwy 169 from the Ripple River in Aitkin to the Mississippi River north of Hassman, Aitkin County. Sign up for 2023-2024 project email updates
Summary of work
Reconstruct 11 miles of road surface with a stronger, concrete overlay material
Widen the shoulders (eight feet paved and two feet gravel), lengthen turn lanes
and improve road access
The project will require shoulder and lane closures with possible flaggers each year, and road closures with detours in 2023 and 2024. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained.
Here's what to expect:
2022-2023 Prepare work areas: Lane or shoulder closures, flaggers, equipment along the highway
