Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 Baxter - Construct new interchange with connections in 2028-2029

Construct new interchange

MnDOT will construct a new interchange with connections at the busy intersection of Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 for improved safety, future growth and traffic flow in the Brainerd/Baxter area in 2028-2029.

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Map - Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 - Baxter — *Project improvements at Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 in Baxter (PNG) Select to enlarge*

Highlights

Extend the Hwy 371 east (Dellwood Dr.) and west (Edgewood Dr.) frontage roads between Hwy 210 and Excelsior Rd., includes single-lane roundabouts to improve local access and traffic flow
Construct a new Hwy 371 bridge to span the BNSF railway and Hwy 210 and an additional bridge over Excelsior Rd.
Relocate Elder Dr. access to the west at Foley Rd.
Close the existing Design Rd. connection to Hwy 371
Keep right-in access points to/from Golf Course Dr. and Fairview Rd.
Update underground infrastructure, includes storm drainage
Install retaining walls and berms
New sidewalk/trails along the interchange to connect with city streets and frontage roads, includes tunnel from south of Excelsior Rd. to Edgewood Dr.
Revised design layout Feb. 2026 (PDF)