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Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Washington St.—Brainerd

Hwy 210 from Baxter Dr. to Pine Shores Rd., Crow Wing County

Know before you go: check 511mn.org

Current work zone

Construct east mall segment through mid-August

Hwy 210 - Pine Shores Dr. to Fifth Ave. NE

Reconstruct the mall segment (PNG) with two new roundabouts, sidewalks and underground infrastructure..Select work zone map to enlarge (PNG)
Motorists
  • One lane in each direction around the closed work area via 10th Ave. NE and Hwy 25 (PNG)
    • Temporary signal at 10th Ave. NE/Hwy 25
    • Expect delays and stop-and-go traffic at busy times; use alternate routes or travel at off-peak times
  • Local access open to the northeast neighborhood and mall area via Fourth Ave. NE and E St. NE
    • Streets have tight turning for semi-trucks, trailers, RVs, campers. Please keep this route open for local travelers and watch for pedestrians.
    • Truck detour: Co. Rd. 3 (Mill Ave.) closed to/from Hwy 210. Follow signs (PNG)
    • Regional detour options: Follow signs (PNG)
Pedestrians
  • Sidewalk closures, follow detour signs
Residents and businesses along work zone

Building a better Brainerd

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

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
Project location map and general segments. Select image to enlarge

Hwy 210 segments

2026 work
  • East— 10th Ave. NE to Pine Shores Rd.
  • Mall—5th Ave. E to 10th Ave. NE
  • Railyard —Kingwood St. to 5th Ave.
2027 work
  • 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.