Tag: North Dakota Department of Transportation

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North Dakota DOT to Deploy Its First Driverless Crash Truck (Video)

This DOT becomes the latest to replace the driver in the crash-impact truck with self-driving technology. Check out the video of it in action on Equipment World.

April 2, 2021

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State DOTs selected for national drone experiment

The 10 participants chosen for the three-year national program will collect data from drones flying at night, over people and out of the pilot’s sight.

May 28, 2018

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N. Dakota puts historic bridge up for adoption

The North Dakota DOT is looking for someone to adopt the historic Long X Bridge in McKenzie county. Learn more about bridge adoption programs here on Equipment World.

May 14, 2018

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N. Dakota DOT opens first half of new Lewis and Clark Bridge on U.S. 85

The new Lewis and Clark Bridge on U.S. 85 near Williston, North Dakota, is now open for traffic, but only two of its four lanes. The full bridge will open after the old bridge is dismantled and the final phases of the project are completed. The $80 million bridge project – the single largest infrastructure […]

September 6, 2017

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North Dakota DOT, UGPTI seek Transportation Innovation Program ideas

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) are seeking submissions for the next round of the Transportation Innovation Program (TRIP). TRIP is in its third year and holds up to four solicitations each year. The program aims to “identify and implement innovative solutions for transportation related projects, […]

August 4, 2017

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Former MnDOT commissioner Sorel named head of North Dakota DOT

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has named Thomas Sorel to lead the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) beginning Aug. 7. He will oversee an agency with more than 1,000 employees and a two year budget of $1.2 billion He is currently the COO of the Minnesota Trucking Association and previously ran a transportation consulting […]

July 11, 2017

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North Dakota DOT director to retire May 31

North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Director Grant Levi, who was appointed to the position in 2013, will retire May 31, according to a release from Gov. Doug Burgum’s office. Levi has been with NDDOT since 1980. “Grant’s 37-plus years of experience, knowledge and commitment to public service have been a tremendous asset for the […]

May 11, 2017

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North Dakota DOT seeks transportation innovation ideas submissions

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), in a partnership with the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, is seeking submissions for the Transportation Innovation Program. The program, now in its third year, aims to “identify and implement innovative solutions for transportation related projects, processes and products.” “As the dynamics of North Dakota’s economy and industry […]

February 13, 2017

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Twelve finalists named for America’s Transportation Awards Grand Prize, People’s Choice Award

Twelve projects from 10 state departments of transportation have been named finalists in the 2016 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The projects will be considered for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award to be presented at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual meeting November 14 in Boston. “From a record […]

September 12, 2016

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North Dakota sees increase in roadwork due to lower oil prices

The oil production slowdown is causing problems for the oil industry and has caused some states to cut their budgets. However, aside from being a good thing for the traveling public, North Dakota is seeing an increase in roadwork from the lower oil prices, KX News reports. “We’re getting more work done for the dollar because of the fact the cost […]

August 2, 2016

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N. Dakota DOT sees slight increase in funding for road work in 2016

Despite recent budget cuts to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), more money will be spent on highways and bridges this year. The Grand Forks Herald reports that Jamie Olson, a spokeswoman for NDDOT, said the department has $680 million in work planned for this construction season, up from $615 million last year. Although the amount is not […]

April 21, 2016

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North Dakota DOT closing rest areas, making other cuts due to $69 million shortfall

The North Dakota Department of Transportation will close five rest areas, keep 20 jobs open and cut back temporary employees in order to make up for a revenue shortfall this year. According to the Dickinson Press, NDDOT Director Grant Levi announced the cuts at a recent Transportation Committee meeting, and said they were necessary in […]

February 24, 2016