AITKIN — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on its completed Highway 169 project.
The 11-mile project between Aitkin to north of Hassman included road surface reconstruction, wider shoulders, longer turn lanes and a bridge replacement.
The two-year project, which wrapped up last year and included substantial detours, cost $36.2 million.
In a release, MnDOT stated survey feedback how the project went will help the agency plan future projects.
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