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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
Roadbuilding
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
Roadbuilding
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
Roadbuilding
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
Roadbuilding
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
Roadbuilding
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
Roadbuilding
North Dakota DOT looking for owner of Christmas presents found by highway
The North Dakota Department of Transportation wants to help bring some belated Christmas cheer to whomever lost several gifts on the side of the road just two days before the holiday. KFGO reported that a North Dakota Department of Transportation maintenance worker was working on U.S. Highway 2 between Minot and Berthold Dec. 23 when he came […]
January 8, 2016
Roadbuilding
North Dakota DOT finalizes 2016-2019 transportation improvement program
The North Dakota Department of Transportation’s (NDDOT) 2016-2019 Final Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is now available. The program represents $2.8 billion being spent on transportation projects across the four years. In 2016, the total amount is $1.09 billion, with $355.3 million being federal projects. The total drops significantly in 2017, to $680.7 million ($288.8 […]
December 25, 2015
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Contractors from across U.S. swarm North Dakota for bounty of road work
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has more than $1 billion in projects slated for this year. But it’s not at all worried about finding enough contractors to carry that work out. That’s because the DOT has a listing of 255 contractors from 28 states across the U.S. prequalified to bid before the busy roadbuilding […]
March 12, 2014
Roadbuilding
NDDOT plans $878 million in infrastructure improvements
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) unveiled the state’s 2013 construction program, which, at approximately $878 million in infrastructure improvements, is the largest construction program the state has ever taken on. Among major project areas are Interstate 29 near Grafton, Grand Forks, Fargo and Hankinson; US highway 2 west of Williston; ND highway 23 […]
June 5, 2013
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