About The Project
The Memorial Highway Reconstruction project has undergone phasing and drainage revisions following extensive coordination between the City of Mandan and the North Dakota Department of Transportation. A drainage outfall for the eastern portion of the Memorial Highway Corridor was selected and incorporated into environmental documentation and design in 2023 and 2024. Construction is anticipated to occur mainly in 2025 and 2026, with work beginning on the east side of the roadway in the spring of 2025.
Key project improvements include:
- Add sidewalks or trails
- Improve traffic flow and intersection safety
- Improve drainage
- Provide safe access to businesses
- Address pavement at the end of useful life
Phase 1 (2025)
- Construct east storm sewer system
- Construct east half of Memorial Highway from approximately 32nd Avenue SE to approximately 46th Avenue SE. Construction includes:
- Replacement and installation of underground utilities
- Construction of curb and gutter roadway section with median at major intersections
- Updated roadway lighting and traffic signals
- Improved roadway drainage with installation of a storm sewer system
- Construct sanitary lift stations near 32nd Avenue SE and 40th Avenue SE intersections
Phase 2 (2026)
- Construct west storm sewer system
- Construct west half of Memorial Highway from approximately E Main Street to approximately 32nd Avenue SE. Construction includes:
- Replacement and installation of underground utilities
- Construction of curb and gutter roadway section with median at major intersections
- Addition of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
- Updated roadway lighting and traffic signals
- Improved roadway drainage with installation of a storm sewer system
- Construct sanitary lift station near 3rd Street SE intersection