Bismarck Outdoor Warning Sirens Experience Systemwide Failure

The city is currently working with a local vendor to repair the radio receivers and activation controller system of the outdoor warning siren system in Bismarck. However, we have experienced several delays with the vendor responsible for making the needed...

City of Bismarck Archery Program Proficiency Test

Attention Archery Hunters who wish to participate in the city of Bismarck Archery Program

Once again the Bismarck Police Department will be holding a proficiency test prior to being eligible to hunt.  The test will consist of making 4 out of 5 sho...

Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to be Held June 25

The Bismarck Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held Thurs., June 25, from 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. The breakfast will take place at the Ramada Bismarck, 1400 E. Interchange Ave., Bismarck. Haley Wolfe, Miss North Dakota 2019, will deliver the keynot...

North Dakotans to Receive Ballots by Mail for June Election

Bismarck, ND (April 23, 2020) – North Dakota voters will be receiving their ballots by mail for the June 9th primary election. County commissions in all of the 53 counties have authorized Vote by Mail for the election as a measure to reduce the ...

Bismarck's City Wide Street Sweeping Schedule Update

The City of Bismarck Street Department continues with the city-wide street sweeping project.  City crews will sweep streets as listed below. Crews will continue this schedule, weather permitting, until all residential streets are swept.  ...

City Announces 2020 Election Candidates

The City of Bismarck announces the following candidates for the June 9, 2020 primary election. The candidates listed below will appear on the ballot in the following order:

Board of City Commissioners – Two Open Seats

• Brandi Jude
• Michael Connelly&a...

Road Closure - Arbor Avenue – 12th St to 9th St.

BISMARCK, ND – Effective immediately, Arbor Avenue west of 12^th street will be closed to through traffic to the first driveway west of 12^th St. Access into Cashwise shopping complex will be maintained. The closure is for a water valve replacemen...

Broadway Avenue Closure – 9th Street to 11th Street

BISMARCK, ND –Starting Wednesday, June 3, 2020, work will begin across Broadway Avenue in front of St Alexius Hospital near the pedestrian crossing beacons to upgrade the water main in Broadway Avenue. Broadway Avenue will be closed to through t...

Main Avenue and N 5th Street

Starting Saturday, May 30, 2020, work will begin at the intersection of Main Avenue and N 5th Street to replace traffic signals and new ADA crossing ramps.

A 4-way stop will be put in place during the time the traffic signal is out of service.

Crosswalks wi...

10th Street Closure – Rosser Ave to E Avenue B

Starting 7:00 AM, Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 10th Street north of Rosser Avenue to E Avenue B  and E Avenue A from 10th Street to 11th Street will be closed to through traffic.

The closure is in place reconstruct a water main in 10th Street.

No Detour ...

Divide Avenue Closure - 22nd Street to Volk Drive

Starting Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 8:00 p.m., East Divide Avenue will be closed to through traffic from N 22nd Street to Volk Drive for water main replacement and roadway reconstruction.

Access to the areas east of N 26th Street should use East Divide Avenue...

Main Avenue – Mandan Street to 9th Street

BISMARCK, ND –Starting Monday, May 11, 2020 at 8:00am, intersection work will begin on Main Avenue between Mandan Street and 9th Street. Construction will consist of installation of new ADA crossing ramps at most intersections and new traffic si...

Rosser Avenue Closure from Raymond Street to Mandan Street

Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2020 Rosser Avenue between Raymond Street and Mandan Street will be closed to through traffic for intersection reconstruction project.

Eastbound traffic will be detoured north on Griffin Street to Avenue C then east...

Washington Street Lane Restriction - Rosser Avenue to Indiana Avenue

Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2020, the southbound curb side lane will be closed. Traffic will be restricted to one lane southbound on Washington Street between Indiana Avenue and Front Avenue for pavement repairs on Washington Street. Spee...

43rd Avenue North - Washington Street to US 83

BISMARCK, ND –Starting 6:00 AM, Monday, April 27, 2020, 43rd Avenue North closure will be extended east to Coleman Street. 43rd Avenue N will then be closed between Washington Street to Coleman Street. The Coleman Street intersection will remain...

Washington Street Lane Restriction - Rosser Avenue to Indiana Avenue

Monday, April 20, 2020, digital message signs will be placed along Washington Street announcing lane restrictions for street repairs on Washington Street between Rosser Avenue and Indiana Avenue beginning April 27, 2020.

Traffic is asked to plan ahead and ...

Brookside Drive at US 83 - Median Closure

Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020, Northern Improvement Company will begin working in the median reconstruction the median crossover on US 83 at Brookside Drive as part of the COSTCO construction project.

No detour route for this closure will...

43rd Avenue North – Washington Street to US 83

BISMARCK, ND –Starting Wednesday, April 15, 2020 on 43rd Avenue Northwest of US 83, Northern Improvement Company will begin working in the north ditch of 43rd Avenue North striping topsoil. This work will have no impacts to the roadway.

Starting ...

Bismarck Outdoor Warning Sirens Experience Systemwide Failure

The city is currently working with a local vendor to repair the radio receivers and activation controller system of the outdoor warning siren system in Bismarck. However, we have experienced several delays with the vendor responsible for making the needed...

Clarification on burning within the City of Bismarck

When burn bans or burn restrictions are issued by neighboring counties, people often ask if those restrictions also apply to the City of Bismarck.  Hopefully this PSA will help answer those questions. 

Burn bans and burn restrictions issu...

City of Bismarck Archery Program Proficiency Test

Attention Archery Hunters who wish to participate in the city of Bismarck Archery Program

Once again the Bismarck Police Department will be holding a proficiency test prior to being eligible to hunt.  The test will consist of making 4 out of 5 sho...

Bismarck Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Center is open

The City of Bismarck Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Center is open.

Hours of Operation

Tuesdays and Thursdays:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

1st and 3rd Saturday of each month:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Closed on Holidays

Landfill Hours

8:0...

Bismarck's City Wide Street Sweeping Schedule Update

The City of Bismarck Street Department continues with the city-wide street sweeping project.  City crews will sweep streets as listed below. Crews will continue this schedule, weather permitting, until all residential streets are swept.  ...

Bismarck's Yard Waste Drop Sites are Open

Bismarck’s yard waste drop sites are open.  We ask our residents for their cooperation in following the guidelines when using these sites so we are able to continue this service.  Do not dump the grass on the ground as it hinde...