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2008 News Releases

  July 24, 2008 Road work to begin Monday in Towner
  July 24, 2008 Road work to begin Monday on U.S. 2
  July 23, 2008 Work in progress on US 52 rail crossing at Voltaire
  July 22, 2008 Public input meeting to discuss I-29 proposed improvements to be held Aug. 12
  July 18, 2008 NDDOT Road work underway on N.D. 5 near St. Thomas
  July 18, 2008 Work in Crystal Springs and Medina area continues
  July 18, 2008 Road work to begin Monday between U.S. 281 Interchange and Bloom Interchange in the Jamestown area
  July 18, 2008 NDDOT-Load restrictions removed from all state highways July 21
  July 14, 2008 NDDOT receives award for Old Red Trail documentary
  July 11, 2008 Road work to begin Monday on N.D. Highway 30 south of Rolla
  July 10, 2008 Public Hearing to be held on July 17 to discuss improvements to U.S. Highway 2 and 13th SE Street in Minot
  July 8, 2008 Road work underway on N.D. 5 near Cavalier
  July 7, 2008 Williston District mowing highway ditches beginning Monday July 14
  July 7, 2008 Road work to begin July 9 on Highway 200 from Finley to the junction of ND 18
  July 4, 2008 Public workshops to be held July 17 and 22 for a proposed project over the Little Missouri River
  July 3, 2008 Road work to begin Monday on N.D. 5 near Mohall
  July 3, 2008 NDDOT reminds motorists to plan ahead during the holiday weekend
  July 2, 2008 Road construction continues on I-29 near Drayton
  July 1, 2008 NDDOT STIP ready for public comment
  June 30, 2008 Elm River Rest Areas near Hillsboro closed due to maintenance
  June 27, 2008 NDDOT-Crystal Springs/Medina rest areas closed for maintenance June 29 through July 3
  June 27, 2008 Traffic reduced to one lane on Eastbound Kennedy Bridge on US Highway 2 in Grand Forks and Highway 17 Bridge over the Red River near Grafton
  June 27, 2008 Public input meeting on July 22 to discuss replacement alternatives for U.S. Highway 83 in Sterling
  June 26, 2008 Road work to begin Monday on U.S. 83 south of Minot Air Force Base
  June 26, 2008 Traffic to switch lanes on west Main Street in Mandan
  June 26, 2008 NDDOT Devils Lake District mowing highway ditches
  June 25, 2008 Crystal Springs Interchange re-opened to traffic
  June 25, 2008 NDDOT-Deadline for Haying Ditches in Valley City District July 14
  June 24, 2008 ‘Safe Routes to School’ funding awarded to nine communities
  June 20, 2008 NDDOT Fargo District to mow highway ditches
  June 19, 2008 Road work underway on U.S. 52 at the Canadian Pacific Railway overhead at Flaxton
  June 19, 2008 NDDOT Bismarck District to mow highway ditches
  June 18, 2008 RV, camper, motorcycle, truck and trailer owners should check for expired tabs
  June 18, 2008 NDDOT Grand Forks District mowing highway ditches next week
  June 18, 2008 NDDOT Minot District mowing highway ditches in mid June
  June 18, 2008 Public Input Meeting to be held on June 26, 2008 to discuss Proposed Improvements to Cherry Street from 17th to 25th Avenue South in Grand Forks
  June 17, 2008 Road work begins June 19 on Highway 22 near Mandaree
  June 17, 2008 Road construction continues on I-29 near Drayton
  June 16, 2008 Bridge work to begin next week on U.S. 281 south of New Rockford
  June 16, 2008 Road work to begin Tuesday on ND Highway 18 between Blanchard and Mayville
  June 16, 2008 Road work to begin Tuesday on ND Highway 8 east of Hettinger
  June 13, 2008 Short delay expected Monday on Mandan Avenue
  June 13, 2008 Jamestown traffic signal control unit at US Highway 281 and 25 St. is operational
  June 13, 2008 Road work to begin Saturday on Highway 22 from Dickinson north 15 miles
  June 12, 2008 Lake Aggassiz rest area now open
  June 11, 2008 Lake Aggassiz rest area closed due to heavy rains
  June 11, 2008 US Highway 281 and 25 St. Jamestown traffic controller undergoing repairs
  June 10, 2008 Crash at US Highway 281 and 25 St. damages traffic controller
  June 10, 2008 Road work to begin Thursday on U.S. 2 south of Grand Forks Air Force Base
  June 6, 2008 ND Highway 127 closed at railroad crossing in Wahpeton for repairs
  June 6, 2008 I-94 Crystal Springs exit closed
  June 6, 2008 Public input meeting on June 24 to discuss proposed improvements to the Jamestown East Business Loop
  June 5, 2008 Construction begins this week on final phase of US 2 four-laning
  June 4, 2008 Mandan Main Street traffic reduced from four lanes to two lanes
  May 30, 2008 Memorial Bridge crews pouring curb and overlooks as well as stripping forms
  May 30, 2008 ND Highway 32 closed on north end of Lisbon for improvements
  May 29, 2008 ND Highway 200 closed north of Hillsboro for railroad crossing upgrade
  May 27, 2008 NDDOT now accepting applications for Special Road Fund projects
  May 27, 2008 Road construction to begin May 27 on I-29 near Drayton
  May 27, 2008 NDDOT seeks STIP comments on inclusion of the Safe Routes to Schools, Pines Shared Use Path
  May 23, 2008 NDDOT seeks public comments as it prepares the 2009-2012 STIP
  May 23, 2008 NDDOT seeks comments on STIP amendment
  May 23, 2008 Road construction to begin Tuesday on U.S. 281 between Carrington and New Rockford
  May 23, 2008 NDDOT reports 197 work zone crashes occured last year
  May 22, 2008 Mandan Bridge traffic reduced to one lane Friday, May 23
  May 22, 2008 Beam setting planned for Absaraka Bridge Tuesday
  May 21, 2008 Road construction to begin May 23 on I-29 near Buxton and Thompson Interchanges near Grand Forks
  May 21, 2008 More load restrictions removed
  May 16, 2008 Road Work to begin Monday on ND 200 near Hazen to Beulah
  May 14, 2008 State law requires vehicle registration of temporary workers
  May 14, 2008 Road work to begin May 15 on US 2 near Larimore and Arvilla
  May 13, 2008 Public information meeting set for June 9 to discuss proposed improvements to ND Highway 41 in Velva
  May 12, 2008 Mandan bridge traffic to be reduced to one lane Thursday
  May 9, 2008 Traffic to be reduced to one lane each direction on Mandan project
  May 8, 2008 Additional load restrictions removed
  May 9, 2008 ND Highway 127 north of Fairmount to close for repair work
  May 6, 2008 Load restrictions removed in southwest portion of state
  May 6, 2008 Mandan Avenue project to begin Thursday, May 8
  May 5, 2008 Road construction to begin on Hwy 2 from Rugby to Berwick
  May 5, 2008 Program to decrease motor vehicle fatalities kicks-off May 10
  May 2, 2008 Road work to begin May 7 on ND 32 from Niagara to west of Park River
  May 2, 2008 Road Construction to begin May 5 on I-94 from Richardton to Glen Ullin
  May 1, 2008 Seasonal highway load restrictions to be lifted soon
  April 29, 2008 Public input meeting on May 13 to discuss proposed improvements for the Medina Interchange along I-94
  April 29, 2008 Beaver Bay Bridge project in Emmons County begins today
  April 28, 2008 NDDOT gears up for 2008 construction season
  April 28, 2008 Public input meeting on May 20 to discuss proposed project for ND Highways 44 and 66 in Drayton area
  April 26, 2008 Minnesota opens I-94 at ND border from Moorhead, MN to Alexandria
  April 26, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY LIFTED in southeastern N.D.; S.D. opens I-29 from S.D. border to Brookings
  April 26, 2008 Minnesota closes I-94 at ND border from Moorhead, MN to Alexandria
  April 26, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY – Blowing snow, Low visibility in southeastern N.D.; S.D. closes I-29 from S.D. border to Brookings
  April 25, 2008 TRAVEL ALERT – Low visibility in southeastern N.D.; S.D. closes I-29 from S.D. border to Brookings
  April 24, 2008 State Arbor Day Celebration brings “NORTHWOOD ReLEAF” 
  April 18, 2008 Road construction to begin April 18 on I-94 near Buffalo and Wheatland Interchanges
  April 17, 2008 NDDOT seeks comments on inclusion of the 2007 National Scenic Byways Program Grants in 2008
  April 17, 2008 Road construction to begin April 21 on I-29 near Grand Forks Demers Avenue Interchange
  April 17, 2008 Road work begins on ND 41 in Velva Wednesday, April 23
  April 15, 2008 Public information meeting set for May 5 to discuss proposed improvements to ND Highway 1 in Hannaford
  April 11, 2008 Public input meeting set for May 6 to discuss proposed improvements to ND Highway 5 in Mohall
  April 11, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY LIFTED – Southeastern North Dakota I-29 from Wahpeton to SD border
  April 11, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY – Southeastern North Dakota I-29 from Wahpeton to SD border
  April 10, 2008 Load restrictions on ND Highway 13 to change April
  April 4, 2008 NDDOT to hold information session on upcoming Hwy 2 construction project
  April 3, 2008 Road construction to begin April 14 on I-94 eastbound from South Heart to Dickinson
  April 2, 2008 Spring load restrictions effective on all state highways April 7
  April 2, 2008 Controlled burn on Hwy 200 near Garrison Dam is postponed
  March 28, 2008 Snake Creek embankment work moved back
  March 28, 2008 Deadline to remove studded tires is April 15
  March 28, 2008 Traffic to be redirected on Highway 200 near Garrison Dam
  March 26, 2008 Additional load restrictions begin April 1
  March 26, 2008 Snake Creek embankment work to begin March 31 on US 83 north of Coleharbor
  March 25, 2008 Public Hearing to be held April 10 to discuss proposed wetland mitigation site
  March 25, 2008 Three promoted at Department of Transportation
  March 25, 2008 Absaraka Bridge work to begin March 31 on I-94 west of Fargo
  March 25, 2008 NDDOT seeks comments on US 281 Bypass, Red River Valley and Western Railroad overpass approach slab repair
  March 19, 2008 Updated-New load restrictions begin March 24
  March 18, 2008 Public Input Meeting to be held on March 31 to discuss proposed improvements to ND Highway 8 in Stanley 
  March 18, 2008 Public hearing to discuss proposed improvements on Interstate 94 and 45th Street Interchange in Fargo set for April 3
  March 13, 2008 Additional load restrictions effective Monday, March 17
  March 12, 2008 Beulah PD & Traill County Sheriff’s Office receive traffic safety grant
  March 10, 2008 Additional load restrictions effective Thursday, March 13
  March 10, 2008 Updated-New load restrictions in force beginning Tuesday, March 11
  March 7, 2008 New load restrictions in force beginning Tuesday, March 11
  March 6, 2008 Jamestown Drivers License site to close temporarily March 17 and 18
  March 5, 2008 Traffic delays to occur on West Main in Mandan March 6 and March 7
  March 4, 2008 Spring load restrictions begin March 6 in southwest North Dakota
  March 3, 2008 I-94 Medina westbound rest area re-opened
  March 3, 2008 No travel advisory LIFTED for eastern portion of state
  March 2, 2008 No travel advisory issued for eastern portion of state
  February 29, 2008 I-94 Medina westbound rest area closed
  February 25, 2008 Public Hearing to discuss proposed US 85 improvements to be held March 13
  February 22, 2008 Seasonal highway load restrictions coming soon
  February 15, 2008 Alcohol Forum to discuss prevention strategies
  February 15, 2008 East and west bound rest stops on Interstate 94 between Glen Ullin and New Salem closed
  February 14, 2008 Law enforcement agencies to devote more overtime to impaired driving enforcement
  February 13, 2008 Correction-Travel Alert for all state highways, with icy conditions in Southwestern ND
  February 13, 2008 Travel Alert for Northwest and Central ND, with icy conditions in Southwestern ND
  February 9, 2008 No Travel Advisories Lifted Across North Dakota
  February 9, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY-lifted in some counties
  February 9, 2008 Correction-NO TRAVEL ADVISORY-more counties added in eastern portion of state
  February 9, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY-more counties added in eastern portion of state
  February 9, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY-for Walsh, Pembina and Nelson Counties
  February 8,2008 Travel alert - Blizzard conditions and extreme cold to affect large portion of North Dakota
  February 4, 2008 Public Input Meeting to be held Feb. 12 to discuss improvements to Hwy 2, 13th Street SE in Minot
  January 31, 2008 NDDOT enhances Road Conditions Map
  January 28, 2008 NDSU and NDDOT launch new organizational license plate
  January 28, 2008 Ducks Unlimited and NDDOT launch charitable plate program
  January 28, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY – North central & North east counties
  January 28, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY LIFTED – US Highway 83 from Minot to Bismarck
  January 28, 2008 NO TRAVEL ADVISORY – US Highway 83 from Minot to Bismarck
  January 28, 2008 Road conditions map update rescheduled for January 31
  January 28, 2008 Road conditions map unavailable during update
  January 25, 2008 Motor vehicle to send out 74,000 second renewal notices next week
  January 25, 2008 NDDOT requests extension to comply with REAL ID
  January 24, 2008 Public Input Meeting to be held Jan. 29 to discuss proposed improvements on 20th Ave. SE in Minot
  January 22, 2008 Public Input Meeting to be held Feb. 5 to discuss proposed construction of South 48th Street in Grand Forks
  January 18, 2008 Public input meeting on Liberty Memorial Bridge Parks set for Jan. 31
  January 15, 2008 TRAVEL Alert – High winds and extreme cold to affect large portion of N.D.
  January 15, 2008 Travelers cautioned to watch for ‘black ice’ in Fargo area
  January 15, 2008 Traffic death totals remain unchanged from 2006
  January 7, 2008 TRAVEL ALERT – North East North Dakota