News

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

Contact:          Casey Einrem at the Burleigh County Highway Department
                        701-204-7748

October 29, 2026

Apple Creek Road Bridge Update

Apple Creek Road Bridge Update

Central Specialties (CSI) is working daily and through weekends to reopen Apple Creek Road, with a projected opening date of November 9th (weather dependent).

Completed & Current Work

• Box culverts: All pieces placed.
• Flowable fill: Formwork underway to prepare for flowable fill placement on Friday, October 30th.

Upcoming Timeline

• Oct 31st – Nov 1st (Weekend): Backfilling around the box culverts.
• Early Next Week: Riprap placement scheduled to begin.
• End of Next Week: Asphalt paving starts (weather dependent).

·         Post-Paving: Topsoil and seeding.

Click here to see a map of the area of construction and detour.

Burleigh County and its participating communities (Lincoln, Regan, Wilton, and Wing) have received formal approval of the updated Burleigh County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. The plan, led by Emergency Management Director Mary Senger, is approved for the five-year period of April 29, 2026, through April 28, 2031. It identifies key hazards, assesses risks, and outlines projects to help communities better prepare for, withstand, and recover from disasters.

Why the Plan Matters

The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan represents a proactive approach to reducing risk. Studies show that every $1 spent on pre-disaster mitigation saves society an average of $6 in future disaster costs. The plan helps prioritize limited resources, raises awareness of local risks, and identifies potential projects to build long-term community resilience.

 Access to Grant Funding

An approved MHMP is a critical requirement for accessing multiple federal hazard mitigation grant programs which makes Burleigh County and its partner communities eligible for significant FEMA and state funding opportunities.

The full plan is available on the Burleigh County website: www.burleigh.gov/mitigation

Effective immediately, the bridge located on 132nd St NE approximately 1 ¾ miles north of 201st Ave NE is restricted to a 7 ton gross vehicle weight with a 12 foot width restriction. The restriction will be in place until further notice. Click here to view a map.