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  • Apple Creek Road Update

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    September 8, 2026

    APPLE CREEK ROAD UPDATE

    APPLE CREEK ROAD PROJECT UPDATE

    Work continues on Apple Creek Road, with several segments moving into the final stages of construction.

    Current Work – 66th Street SE to 80th Street SE

    • The final asphalt layer has been completed.
    • Crews are working on the roadside slopes and will continue for approximately the next two weeks, weather permitting.
    • Once complete, crews will add topsoil, seed and mulch the areas.
    • The roadway will then be cleaned and striped before this segment opens to traffic.

    Work Beginning September 14

    • 66th Street SE area: Milling will begin the morning of September 14, followed by paving beginning September 15.
    • 80th Street SE area: Milling will begin the afternoon of September 14, followed by paving after the adjacent segment is completed.
    • 80th Street SE to County Road 10: Milling and paving will follow the completion of the above work.
    • Traffic impacts: Flaggers and a pilot car will be used during milling and paving operations. Please expect delays and allow extra time when traveling through the work zone.
    • Click here to see a map of the construction areas.

    Apple Creek Bridge
    Beginning September 21, the existing bridge approximately ½ mile east of 80th Street SE will be removed and replaced with triple box culverts. A stream diversion will also be installed.

    🚧 A detour will be required while the bridge is removed and the new culverts are installed. Access across Apple Creek will not be possible during this work.

    Click here to see a map of the bridge closure and detour.

    The contractor anticipates completing the bridge project by October 23, weather permitting.

    Questions?
    Contact Casey Einrem at the Burleigh County Highway Department at (701) 204-7748.

    CASEY EINREM, PE

  • 71st Ave NE Reopened

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
      Assistant County Engineer

    August 31, 2026

     

    71st Ave NE Reopened

    71st Ave NE between Centennial Rd and Aleutian Dr is reopened effective immediately. 

    Click here for a map.

  • Apple Creek Rd & 80th St SE Construction

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
     Assistant County Engineer

    August 26, 2026

    Apple Creek Rd & 80th St SE Construction

    Beginning Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 am, construction will be done on Apple Creek Road and 80th St SE in three segments.  First segment:  Apple Creek Rd starting at the intersection of 66th St SE and continue to the west approximately 1,300 feet.  Second segment:  Apple Creek Rd starting at 80th St SE and continue to the east to the Apple Creek bridge.  Third segment:  80th St SE between Highway 10 and Apple Creek Rd.  Construction will include a mill and overlay.  Flaggers and pilot cars will be in place throughout construction.  Anticipated project completion date is September 18, 2026, weather dependent.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly. 

    Click here to view a map of the construction area.

    Update:   Apple Creek Rd between 66th St SE and 80th SE remains closed until construction is complete.  The top lift of asphalt will begin Monday, August 31, 2026.  Crews will continue to add side-slope material and topsoil along both sides of the roadway once the top lift of asphalt is finished.  A signed detour remains in place.  Thank you for your continued patience!

  • 71st Ave NE Construction

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
      Assistant County Engineer

    August 18, 2026

    71st Ave NE Construction

    Beginning Monday, August 24th, 2026 at 7:00 am, 71st Ave NE will be closed between Centennial Rd and Aleutian Dr for road construction.  Construction will include asphalt milling, cement treated base, and overlay. 71st Ave NE will be closed to through traffic.  A signed detour will be in place for all through traffic.  Projected completion date is September 18th, 2026, weather dependent.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly.

    Click here to see a map of the road closure and detours.

  • Morton Township Road Construction

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
      Assistant County Engineer

    August 3, 2026

    Morton Township Construction

    Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 am, construction will begin in Morton Township.  Construction will include culvert extensions and graveling of roadways.  Flaggers will be present throughout construction.  Anticipated project completion date is August 28, 2026, weather dependent.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly.  Click here to see a map showing the area of construction.

  • Moffit Road Construction

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
      Assistant County Engineer

    August 3, 2026

    Moffit Road Construction

    Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 am, construction will begin on Moffit Road between 158th St SE and Highway 83.  Construction will include a mill, overlay and chip seal.  Pilot cars will be in place throughout construction.  Anticipated project completion date is September 15, 2026, weather dependent.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly.  Click here to see a map of the construction area.

  • Apple Creek Road Construction Update

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
      Assistant County Engineer

    August 3, 2026

    Apple Creek Road Construction Update

    Apple Creek Road between 66th St SE and 80th St SE remains closed due to extra repairs.  Final grading has wrapped up and base-lift asphalt paving is scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 4th and is expected to be finished by the end of the day on August 5th (weather permitting).  After the base layer is in place, crews will add side-slope material and topsoil along both sides of the roadway.  The top lift of asphalt and chip seal are anticipated to be applied during the last week of August, again dependent on weather.  Once final surfacing is complete, the roadway will be reopened to traffic.  A signed detour remains in place.  Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the area!

  • River Road Utility Work

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Daniel Schriock, PE
     County Engineer

    July 27, 2026

    River Road Utility Work

    Beginning Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 7:00 am, BEK Communications will be performing utility work along River Road between Wilderness Cove Rd and the north leg of Burnt Creek Lp.  Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic.  Work is anticipated to be complete by end of day on Friday, August 7, 2026, weather dependent.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly.  For more information, please contact Mike Mittleider with BEK Communications at 701-475-2361. Click here for a location map.

  • Night Construction Work - Centennial Rd and 71st Ave NE

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Daniel Schriock, PE
     County Engineer

    July 16, 2026

    Centennial Rd and 71st Ave NE

    Beginning Sunday, July 19th  2026, night construction work will be done between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am on Centennial Rd and 71st Ave NE between Jericho Rd and Highway 83. Work is anticipated to be complete by Saturday July 25th at 6:00 am, weather permitting.  No detour will be in place. Please plan accordingly and expect delays.  Click here to see a map of construction area.

  • Upcoming Road Closure - Apple Creek Road

    NEWS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
      Assistant County Engineer

    June 15, 2026

    Apple Creek Road Construction

    Beginning Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:00 am, Apple Creek Road will be closed between 66th St SE and 80th St SE for road construction.  Construction will include asphalt milling, cement treated base, and overlay. Apple Creek Rd will be closed to through traffic with access for local residents only.  A signed detour will be in place for all through traffic.  Projected completion date is July 3, 2026, weather dependent.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly. Click here to see a map showing the area of construction and detour. 

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