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

Current impacts

Periodic lane or shoulder closures as crews clear trees, relocate utilities, mobilize equipment and set up 2026 work areas

April 13 to mid-May work zone map (PNG): Crews will prepare the east mall segment work zone
- Westbound Hwy 210 to southbound Hwy 25 access closed
Mid-May to early August work zone map (PNG): Construction will begin on the two roundabouts in the mall segment. Hwy 210 will reduce to one lane each way and go around the closed work zone between 10th and Fifth Ave. NE
- Local access to the mall area and Mill Ave. via Fourth Ave. NE and E St. NE
- Trucks and regional detours will be signed (PNG)

Watch a quick clip to learn about this Brainerd construction project in 2026-2027.

Source: MnDOT Youtube

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

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.