About the project
MnDOT will resurface and update a three-mile segment of Hwy 210 (Hwy 6) from east of the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby to east of Hwy 6 in Deerwood and reconstruct a half-mile segment in Deerwood.
Overall, preliminary design work will continue through 2027, followed by the completion of final design and traffic plans in 2028. Construction is scheduled in 2029 and will require a detour.
Summary of work
Crosby to Deerwood
- Resurface the road (asphalt) from east of Third Ave. E in Crosby to E Broadway in Deerwood and from Ruggles Ave. to east of junction Hwy 6 in Deerwood:
- Repair or replace drainage pipes or ditches
- Install new road markings and rumble/mumble strips
- Update or repair guardrail
- Make other necessary repairs
In Deerwood
- Reconstruct and update the road from E Broadway to Ruggles Ave. in Deerwood, includes the intersection of Hwy 210 (Hwy 6) and Co. Rd. 12
- Reconstruct the road surface (asphalt) and adjacent entrances
- Replace or repair underground storm water structures, curb and gutter
- Upgrade or add pedestrian sidewalk, approaches and crossings
- Make other necessary repairs
Recent area improvements
- Crow Wing County constructed a new roundabout at Hwy 210 and Co. Rd. 31 (Cuyuna Rd.) in 2023
- Hwy 210 paved road surface, updated sidewalks and entrances through Crosby-Ironton in 2021
- Hwy 210 concrete surface repairs Deerwood to Aitkin in 2021