Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 — Baxter Intersection Improvement Project

View full-size mapMnDOT, in partnership with the city of Baxter and Crow Wing County, will design and construct a new intersection at Hwy 210 and Hwy 371, which includes the BNSF railroad. Planning and design is expected to continue through 2027, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028.

The project will identify, prioritize, and select a preliminary design through a comprehensive analysis of existing and future demographics, land use, development, and transportation operations and safety data. When complete, the $58 million Corridors of Commerce-funded project will improve access, safety and traffic flow through the Brainerd Lakes area.

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• Define the issues of the current area
• Establish project goals
• Develop alternative design concepts
• Determine a preliminary design for the Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 intersection

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Buttonhook design selected for Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 in Baxter

We’re excited to announce that, following extensive analysis and public feedback, the project team has selected the buttonhook design as the preferred concept for the Hwy 371 and Hwy 210 intersection in Baxter. This design will:

• Enhance traffic flow and efficiency by redirecting movements into a safer ramp configuration
• Improve motorist safety by reducing conflict points at the intersection
• Support future growth in the Brainerd Lakes area as part of the $58M Corridors of Commerce infrastructure investment

Click one of the links below for more information on the alternatives development, screening, and evaluation:

• Level 1 alternatives screening
• Level 2 alternatives evaluation
  
  

Chosen Design - Button Hook Interchange (PDF, 4MB)

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Watch the below video the shows how to navigate the selected design.

Next Steps

• Detailed engineering and environmental work continue through 2027
• Construction is scheduled to begin in 2028