Hwy 169—Aitkin to north of Hassman

Current

MnDOT will reconstruct the road and widen shoulders on Hwy 169/210 in 2023 and 2024.

Prep work in progress until summer 2023

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

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.

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
  • Note: Detour to occur in 2024 for up to five weeks as crews close and reconstruct the Hwy169 and Hwy 210 intersection, also known as Hassman corners.

2024 roadwork

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.