Reconstruct, improve
2026-2027 roadwork
MnDOT will reconstruct and improve the Washington St. (Hwy 210) through Brainerd from Baxter Dr. to Pine Shores Rd. in 2026 and 2027. The project will require detours to work beneath the road.
- Mark your calendars—2026 construction kick-off set for Tue, March 31
- Sign up for project construction email updates
Summary of work
Hwy 210
- Reconstruct (mall, railyard, downtown, bridge segments) or resurface (east and west segments) the road
- Reconstruct curbs, gutters, raised medians and storm sewers
- Update signal systems
- Remove signal systems at Mill Ave. and 4th Ave. NE
- Realign and improve access at the Hwy 210 and Hwy 25/Mill Ave., includes two roundabouts
- Upgrade city utilities beneath the road
- Upgrade pedestrian sidewalks and approaches and reconstruct/connect the Cuyuna Lakes Trail
- Update the Mississippi River bridge
Hwy 210 segments
- East — 10th Ave. NE to Pine Shores Rd.
Hwy 210 Brainerd westward towards Baxter. Photo by the City of Brainerd. - Mall—5th Ave. E to 10th Ave. NE
- Railyard —Kingwood St. to 5th Ave.
- Downtown — E River Rd./N 1st St. to Kingwood St.
- Bridge — 4th St. NW to east of the Mississippi River at E River Rd./N 1st St.
- West — Baxter Dr. to 4th St. NW
Work segments subject to change once more is known. More details to become available closer to construction.