About The Project
NDDOT broke ground on the I-94 Interchange (Exit 161) Reconstruction project in spring of 2024, with construction expected to run through the summer of 2026. The interchange reconstruction project is designed to support growth in this area of Bismarck and relieve what has become an increasingly congested corridor along Centennial Road/Bismarck Expressway and I-94. NDDOT has worked closely with the City of Bismarck, local business owners, and the general public to find a traffic solution that would benefit the entire community. The modified single-point urban interchange (SPUI) selected for this project will efficiently move large volumes of traffic by converging traffic under one set of traffic signals. Use this page to stay updated on project developments, traffic impacts, and important safety information related to this project.
Project Goals
- Estimated Project Cost:
$40-$50 Million
- Estimated Completion:
Summer 2026
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Newsletters
Issue 13: Construction Work Concludes for 2024 Season
Issue 12: Temporary Loops Paved and Prepped for 2025
Issue 11: Expect lane closures at I-94 Exit 161
Issue 10: I-94 Exit 161 Construction Update
Issue 9: I-94 Exit 161 Construction is Underway
Issue 8: Important Milestone Coming in Exit 161 Reconstruction
Issue 7: Stay Updated on the Latest Exit 161 Timeline
Issue 6: Utility Work Beginning
Issue 5: CATEX Report Approved
Issue 4: Explainer Video Launched
Issue 3: Financials and Impacts
Issue 2: Alternative Four Selected for Upcoming 1-94 Reconstruction Project
Issue 1: I-94 Interchange (Exit 161) Reconstruction Project