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D3 - Hwy 210 (Washington St.) in Brainerd: 2026-2027 construction

Get the scoop on 2026 work, impacts and schedules

You're invited to a construction kick-off meeting on Tuesday, March 31, for the upcoming two-year $46 million Hwy 210/Washington St. improvement project in Brainerd.

Guests can choose from two duplicate open-house-style meeting that will focus on 2026 construction on Hwy 210 between Pine Shores Road and Kingwood Street.

Tue, March 31

Stop by anytime between these hours:

• Open Noon–2 p.m. AND 4–6 p.m.
  Crow Wing County Land Services Building (lower level)
  322 Laurel St., Brainerd

You'll have an opportunity to:

• Meet the construction team
• Learn 2026 local roadwork plans
• See detour maps and timelines

Decorative: Babe the blue ox wears a construction safety hat in a work zone.

When and where work starts:

• In mid-April, crews will begin preparing the work zone along eastbound Hwy 210 by the east mall (westbound Hwy 210 to southbound Hwy 25 access connection to closes).
• In mid-May, construction will begin on the two roundabouts between 10th and Fifth Ave. NE near the east mall.

Brainerd is open! Local access will remain open throughout the project, but travelers should anticipate changes and marked detours.

MnDOT will host a 2027 construction kick-off event next spring.

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Work will be done in these Hwy 210 segments:

• East — 10th Ave. NE to Pine Shores Rd. (2026)
• Mall—Fifth Ave. E to 10th Ave. NE (mid-May to mid-August 2026)
• Railyard—Kingwood St. to Fifth Ave. (mid-August to late October 2026)
• Downtown— E River Rd. to Kingwood St. (2027)
• Bridge — Fourth St. NW to east of the Mississippi River at E River Rd. (2027)
• West— Baxter Dr. to Fourth St. NW (2027)

More about this project

L. Larson Excavating is the prime contractor for the two-year, $46 million, MnDOT Hwy 210/Washington St. Brainerd improvement project. Crews will rebuild or resurface road segments, upgrade underground utilities, construct two new roundabouts, improve sidewalks and trail connections, and update the Mississippi River bridge.

When the project wraps up in fall 2027, it will bring safer travel, smoother traffic flow, and dependable access — all while creating a better and more beautiful Brainerd.

Stay connected and share with your friends, family and co-workers:

• Visit the Hwy 210 Brainerd construction webpage 
• Sign up for Hwy 210 Brainerd construction email updates