Welcome to the On the Move newsletter, your gateway to the latest developments and initiatives brought to you by the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Whether you're a commuter, a contractor, or simply interested in the future of mobility, our newsletter keeps you updated on infrastructure projects, safety measures, and innovative technologies shaping the way we move.
July/August 2025 Edition
Help shape the future of transportation in North Dakota
NDDOT is updating its long-range transportation plan, and your input is essential to help steer the way. Transportation Connection is a roadmap for the future, looking ahead from 2025 to 2050. It will guide how people and goods move across North Dakota, covering everything from highways and bridges to bike paths, air travel, sidewalks, transit and rail.
Whether you live in a city, small town or farm, your voice matters. We’re building a transportation system that works for everyone, and it starts by hearing from you.
This summer and fall, NDDOT is hosting public events across the state and offering online tools to gather your feedback.
You can:
- Take our survey on transportation priorities
- Sign up for project email updates
- Share input directly with the project team
The draft plan is expected to be ready in Spring 2026, but you can weigh in anytime during the process.
Ready to make an impact? Visit the Transportation Connection page to get started.
Together, let’s keep North Dakota moving forward.
NDDOT projects earn national recognition for innovation and safety
We’re excited to share that NDDOT has received two regional honors in the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards!
Out of 36 entries from 13 western states, two NDDOT projects stood out in this year’s competition, which celebrates the best in transportation improvements across the country. Our Highway 2 Reduced Conflict Intersections Project earned top recognition in the Operations Excellence – Small Project category, while the Wrong Way Detection Project won in the Safety – Small Project category.
These projects are making real impacts in our communities. The Highway 2 project improves traffic flow and reduces the risk of crashes at busy rural intersections. The Wrong Way Detection system uses smart technology to help stop drivers from going the wrong way, preventing serious accidents and saving lives.
We’re proud of our team members behind these efforts and their commitment to keeping North Dakota’s roads safe, efficient, and forward-thinking. From planning and design to construction and community engagement, these wins reflect the hard work happening every day to serve the people of our state.
Want to see more standout projects from around the country?
NDDOT featured in Asphalt Pro magazine for Highway 14 innovation
NDDOT is in the national spotlight for our work on the Highway 14 project in Burleigh County. Asphalt Pro magazine is featuring the project in a special three-part series highlighting the use of innovative paving technologies and balanced mix design.
The project is the result of strong collaboration between the Materials and Research Division and the Bismarck District. Materials and Research led development and lab testing efforts, while the Bismarck District oversaw construction and implementation in the field.
“Emerging paving technologies have the potential to significantly enhance pavement quality if we are willing to leverage them to our advantage,” said Amy Beise, division director of the Materials and Research Division. “The national interest the ND 14 balanced mix design validation project has garnered from asphalt professionals is a commendable recognition of our Materials and Research team and their commitment to enhancing the quality of asphalt materials through the application of technology.”
The first two parts of the Asphalt Pro series are now available:
The third installment will be published soon, continuing the story of how North Dakota is leading the way in modern road construction.
ConeZone takes viewers behind the barriers
Photographer Poppy Mills and videographer Brian Wallner have crisscrossed the state of North Dakota for years, giving us insight to road improvements big and small. In the third season of our series "Cone Zone," they visit a new work site each week to explain what's happening and what drivers can expect. Check out the latest episode below, or view the whole series on our YouTube channel.
Thanks for your hard work, summer interns!
NDDOT welcomed 19 interns this summer across a variety of departments and divisions. We put them to work and were proud to watch them contribute and grow as the summer progressed. Thanks to each of you and we wish you well as you continue your education and begin careers!
We've got hometown spirit, yes we do!
It has been a busy summer for Team NDDOT! Our district teams have not only been out doing construction and road repairs, they have been out in communities across the state bringing trucks to local Touch-A-Truck events for kiddos, community parades, and young driver education events!
Thank you to all the communities that have welcomed Team NDDOT to participate in their events and share their love of plow trucks and construction with people of all ages across North Dakota. Below are snapshots of the events we participated in throughout the summer.
Teens participate in free driving safety event
Vision Zero hosted two free, one-day safety events for over 200 teens aged 14-18 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on July 9 and at Veterans Memorial Arena in West Fargo on Aug. 7.
Vision Zero Driving Skills for Success (DSFS) gave teens the opportunity to drive through a closed course with various types of distractions, view the consequences of not wearing a seat belt, experience virtual simulators focused on impaired and distracted driving prevention, learn how to parallel park and more.
This event is in partnership with NDDOT, local law enforcement, and many other partners.
The Vision Zero website will have updated 2026 dates and locations once that information is finalized.
