2026-2027: Washington St./Hwy 210 Brainerd construction

Know before you go: check 511mn.org

Expect off-road work with shoulder/lane closures year round along Hwy 210 in Brainerd.

Detour lifted. Periodic single-lane closures in both directions as crews wrap up 2026 work - road signs, lighting, turf, drainage and paving
- 10th Ave. NE.: Closed until mid-November to complete work.
- Gillis Ave./13th St. SE: Right-in/right-out turns only until the Hwy 210 signal system arrives and is installed in early December.
  - Note: CenterPoint Energy is working on 13th St. SE/Crow Wing Co. Rd. 45 at Hwy 210
Residents and businesses: Project info line: 320-204-1763 (contractor)

MnDOT will reconstruct and improve the Washington St. (Hwy 210) through Brainerd from Baxter Dr. to Pine Shores Rd. in 2026 and 2027.

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

Project location map and general segments. Select image to enlarge

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

Information subject to change