Z ARCHIVE D3 - Hwy 169 & Hwy 210 Aitkin to north of Hassman: 2023–2024 construction
We're excited to share that the six-month detour through McGregor has been removed and the road is now open!
Motorists may encounter minimal lane or shoulder closures as crews complete any remaining work. Please watch for workers and equipment, and be prepared to stop or slow down.
 The opening marks the completion of this two-year, $36.2 million project that reconstructed 11 miles of Hwy 169 between Aitkin and the Mississippi River, north of Hassman.
Traveler benefits
- A wider, smoother and stronger concrete overlay road surface
- Improved safety, access and traffic flow—lengthened turn lanes; added center turn-lanes, sidewalk, curb and gutter in Aitkin; realigned curve northeast of Aitkin; and updated guardrail
- Updated drainage—replaced six centerline culverts and four box bridges
Before - July 2023
 Narrow road and old box bridge between Co. Rd. 12/83 and 390th St., northeast of Aitkin (Google Maps image capture)
After - October 2023
 Wider road with new box bridge and guardrail
Many thanks to the community and traveling public
On behalf of MnDOT and the construction crew, thank you for your continued patience throughout the project. We recognize construction projects are not fun and detours are inconvenient. We hope you enjoy the new and improved Hwy 169/210 between Aitkin and north of Hassman.
 Added center turn-lane, sidewalk, curb and gutter just east of the Ripple River bridge in Aitkin
Safe travels
This is the final email update for the Hwy 169—Aitkin to north of Hassman project.
For current road conditions and detours on Minnesota highways, visit 511mn.org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
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