Reconstruct, improve
MnDOT will reconstruct and improve Washington St. (Hwy 210) through Brainerd from Baxter Dr. to
Pine Shores Rd. in 2026 and 2027.
Summary of work
Hwy 210
- Reconstruct (bridge, central, mall/railyard segments) or resurface (west and east segments) the road
- Reconstruct curbs, gutters, raised medians and storm sewers
- Update signal systems
- Remove signal systems at 4th Ave. NE and Mill Ave.
- 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
- West — Baxter Dr. to 4th St.
- Bridge — 4th St. NW to east of the Mississippi River at E River St./N 1st St.
- Downtown — E River St./N 1st St. to west of 13th St. SE
- Mall/Railyard — east of Kingwood St. to east of 10th Ave. NE
- East — 10th Ave. NE to Pine Shores Rd.
Work segments subject to change once more is known.
Future impacts
Motorists: One-lane traffic, changes to access along Hwy 210, gravel surfaces, segments of detours
Pedestrians: Sidewalk closures, signed detours
More details to become available closer to construction