D3 - Hwy 210 (Washington St.) in Brainerd: 2026-2027 construction
 Mall segment work begins week of May 11
The week after the fishing opener (May 11-18), Hwy 210/Washington St. will close and detour as construction begins on two new roundabouts between 10th and Fifth Ave. NE at the mall.
 Crews excavating near Hwy 25 are encountering more groundwater and unstable soils than expected, which may slow work. The detour is still planned for the week of May 11 but could shift to the following week.
What to expect through early August
 Mall Segment work zone map/detour on Hwy 210/Washington St. between 10th Ave. NE and Fifth Ave. NE.
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Hwy 210 will be one lane in each direction, 24/7, and detoured around the closed work area in east Brainerd. Please follow signs along Tenth Ave. NE and Hwy 25. Detour/work zone map (PNG)
- A temporary signal will operate at Tenth Ave. NE and Hwy 25.
- Expect delays; consider alternate routes or traveling during off‑peak hours.
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Brainerd remains open. Local access will continue. A local detour will use Fourth Ave. NE and E St. NE to reach the mall area and the northeast neighborhood.
- Local businesses and residents along the project may contact the Project info line: 320-204-1763 with any questions or concerns. A member from our team will return your call within one business day.
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Truck detour: Co. Rd. 3 (Mill Ave.) will close at Hwy 210. Trucks should follow posted signs along Hwy 210, NW Fourth St., Riverside Dr., Beaver Dam Rd., Co. Rd. 49 (Wise Rd.) and Co. Rd. 3. Detour map (PNG)
Real-time traffic and road condition information is available at 511mn.org.
During this closure, crews will rebuild the roadway and medians, update City watermain and storm sewer systems, and construct both roundabouts (layout below).
Future vision layout of the mall segment. Select image to enlarge. Note: The Hwy 25 leg/connection will be built in spring/early summer 2027. This connection will be used for Hwy 210 detour traffic through October 2026.
Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and watch for workers, equipment and changing road conditions. In early August, work will move west to the railyard segment between Fifth Ave. NE and Kingwood St.
More about this Brainerd project
When all lanes reopen on Washington St./Hwy 210 in fall 2027, it will bring safer travel, smoother traffic flow and dependable access — all while creating a better and more beautiful Brainerd.
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