DICKINSON, N.D. — The Interstate 94 West Business Loop, including its new roundabout at 23rd Avenue West, and the state Highway 22 roundabout are expected to open to traffic this week, weather permitting.
The I-94 West Business Loop project has transformed the corridor from the west I-94 interchange to State Avenue into an urban roadway. Improvements include a new roundabout, a center left-turn lane, new street lighting, and a shared-use path connecting Fairway Street to State Avenue. Work is expected to wrap up the week of Nov. 16, with minor cleanup continuing off the roadway. Permanent pavement markings will be installed in 2027 to finish the project.
At Highway 22 and Eighth Street, the new roundabout replaces an intersection that was difficult for long vehicles to navigate and caused delays for drivers turning left. The project also adds realigned frontage roads, shared-use paths for pedestrians and cyclists, and new lighting. Crews are finishing pavement markings and other final details. Work is expected to wrap up the week of Nov. 16, with minor cleanup continuing off the roadway.
Due to a manufacturing delay, permanent light poles for both projects are scheduled for installation this winter. Temporary lighting will remain in place until that time.
Motorists should use the following steps when driving through a roundabout:
- Slow down when approaching the roundabout.
- Watch for signs and pedestrians. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
- Look left and right before entering. Traffic in the roundabout approaches from the left and has the right of way.
- Wait for a safe gap, then enter and travel counterclockwise.
- Keep moving and do not stop inside the roundabout. Watch for the exit and check for pedestrians in the crosswalk when leaving.
Learn more about how to navigate roundabouts at dot.nd.gov/roundabouts.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation thanks the public for its patience as crews complete these improvements for safer and smoother travel in Dickinson.
Motorists are reminded to slow down and use extra caution in work zones.
Up-to-date road conditions and construction information can be found by calling 511 or visiting the ND Roads map at travel.dot.nd.gov.