Update August 17, 2012

Starting as early as next Monday, the Southbound traffic on State Street will be split to the two outside lanes reducing the lane width through the corridor. The center driving lane will be closed.

It is expected work in the Northbound lane will be switched to the center lane later next week.

There will be some lanes closed during the nighttime operations but should remain open during the day until permanent striping happens in mid-September.

North Dakota Department of Transportation NEWS

August 14, 2012

NDDOT Communications

Construction on State Street in Bismarck switches from daytime to nighttime operations

Effective immediately, construction work on State Street from the south ramps of Exit 159 to Calgary Avenue in Bismarck has switched from daytime to nighttime operations. Work consists of concrete pavement repair and will be performed from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday nights through Saturday mornings.

During construction:
• One lane of traffic will be closed in each direction• Speeds will be reduced
• Motorists may experience delays• Motorists are encouraged to watch for trucks entering and exiting the work zone

The project is expected to be complete in late September.

The traveling public should use caution when driving through the construction zone. Motorists should allow extra distance between their vehicles and the vehicles in front of them, use extra caution and obey flaggers and posted signs.