Hwy 169, 210 Aitkin to N of Hassman

Current

Prep work in progress

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

Work, detour begins in 2023

Project location map — 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
Repair or replace drainage infrastructure
Reconstruct bridge drainage ditch
Project map, PDF

Future impacts, detour plans

Hwy 169/210

The project will require shoulder and lane closures with possible flaggers each year, and road closures with detours in 2023 and 2024. Access will be open and maintained to those who live, work or visit those along the highway, however expect changes.

Detours, work segments into three - one 2023 detour and two in 2024 — Detour routes, work segments. *Click map for larger image.*

2023 roadwork

Hassman to the Mississippi River

Work on Hwy 169 between Hwy 210/410th St. Hassman and the Mississippi River bridge, south of Co. Rd. 21 (Great River Rd.)

Detour: Hwy 210, Co. Rd. 5 (Nature Ave.), Co. Rd. 3 (480th St.) Palisade, back to Hwy 169

2024 roadwork

Detour in Aitkin via Hwy 169, Hwy 47 and Co. Rd. 12 — 2024 detour in Aitkin. Road closed from Ripple River bridge to Co. Rd. 12 in east Aitkin. *Click map for larger image.*

Aitkin to Hassman

Work on Hwy 169/210 between Aitkin Co. Rd. 12 and Hwy 210

Detour: Co. Rd. 12 (400th Ave.) Aitkin , Hwy 47, Co. Rd. 4 (Dam Lake St.), Hwy 65 McGregor, Hwy 210
Note: Both 2024 detours may overlap and be used together at times.

East Aitkin

Work on Hwy 169/210 between the Ripple River bridge and Aitkin Co. Rd. 12

Detour: Hwy 169 (Minnesota Ave.), Hwy 47 (Fourth St. SE), Co. Rd. 12 (400th Ave.)

More information to become available when closer to construction.