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In anticipation of the upcoming travel season, the North Dakota Department of Transportation kicked off the 2025 construction season with a news conference today in Bismarck to discuss upcoming projects and work zone safety. This year’s construction season consists of approximately $405 million in projects throughout North Dakota to enhance the state highway system. 

The North Dakota Department of Transportation will host public information meetings Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, from 5-7 p.m. Mountain Time to discuss proposed improvements to U.S. Highway 85 from the junction of Interstate 94 to the junction of ND Highway 200.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has temporarily closed the eastbound ramp at the U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 83 interchange in Minot due to emergency culvert repairs.

Beginning the week of May 22, the North Dakota Department of Transportation will redirect traffic on Pacific Avenue through the two north side lanes of the new roundabout at Chateau Road.

Beginning the week of May 22, the North Dakota Department of Transportation will redirect traffic on Pacific Avenue through the two north side lanes of the new roundabout at Chateau Road.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will host a public input meeting May 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT time to discuss traffic signals and lighting along U.S. Highway 85.

As part of the ongoing Memorial Highway reconstruction project, key traffic changes will take place in southeast Mandan this month.

19th Street Southeast will reopen to traffic on Tuesday, May 13, restoring a key north-south route in the area. This reopening comes just ahead of the temporary closure of 21st Street Southeast, which begins Thursday May 15, between Shoal Loop Southeast and 46th Avenue Southeast to accommodate storm sewer installation. Shoal Loop Southeast will remain open.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation continues progress on the Interstate 94/Red River Bridge repair project, with recurring lane closures to I-94 scheduled to begin the week of May 12.

Phase 2 of the Williston U.S. Highway 2 improvement project is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 7. 

This ongoing project supports the long-term infrastructure development of the Williston Square area and surrounding corridors.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will begin directing traffic through the two temporary loop ramps the week of May 5 as part of the I-94 (Exit 161) Interchange Project. This marks a major change in how drivers enter and exit I-94 at Centennial Road and Bismarck Expressway. These temporary loops will be in use until early fall 2025.