Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 210—Baxter

Baxter Dr. to Timberwood Dr.

Resurface, improve

About this project

MnDOT will resurface both directions of Hwy 210 between Baxter Dr. and Timberwood Dr. and improve access and traffic flow west of Highland Scenic Rd. in 2025.

    Map - Hwy 210 Baxter
    Hwy 210 Baxter work location map. Select to enlarge map image

 

Summary of work

  • Resurface the asphalt road, includes turn lanes, shoulders and entrances
    • Note: Hwy 210 and 371 intersection will be resurfaced to extend the life of the pavement until the future interchange is built - More to come on this Corridors of Commerce funded project
  • Improve to/from access and traffic flow on the west end:
    • Install a dedicated left turn and acceleration lane on eastbound Hwy 210 at Memorywood Dr.
  • Update and relocate stormwater pipes beneath Hwy 210 west of Memorywood Dr.
  • Extend fiber optic communication capabilities (signals/cameras) Baxter Dr. to Highland Scenic Dr.
  • Update pedestrian approaches
  • Consider safety and access recommendations completed in the 2021 corridor study

Future impacts

  • Motorists: Single-lane traffic on Hwy 210 and temporary access changes
  • Pedestrians: Changes to access

More information available once contractor is on board

Completed projects

Recent improvements on Hwy 210 in Baxter:

  • New signalized intersection/connection at Inglewood Dr. and Hwy 210
  • Right in/out access at Knollwood Dr. and Hwy 210
  • New signalized intersection/connection at Cypress Dr. and Hwy 210
  • Right in/out access at Golf Course Rd. and Hwy 210
  • Extended dual turn-lanes at Hwy 210 and Hwy 371
  • Pedestrian walk/bike path connections and signal updates