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

Know before you go: check 511mn.org

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 closed at Hwy 210. Follow signs from Co. Rd. 3, Hwy 210 and Hwy 25 (PNG)
- Regional detour options: Follow signs (PNG)

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

Work segments subject to change once more is known. More details to become available closer to construction.