Posts by Burleigh County

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dan Schriock, PE
               County Engineer

May 29, 2026

80th Street NE between 43rd Avenue NE and 71st Avenue NE will be reopened on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm.  

Notice is hereby given that seasonal load restirictions will be removed on County and Township roadways effective Monday, May 11th at 7:00 A.M. Normal restrictions will go into effect at that time.  A map showing all current restrictions is available on the Burleigh County’s Website. Click here for a map and more info.

Beginning Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 6:00 am, asphalt roadway repairs will begin on 80th Street NE between 43rd Avenue NE and 71st Avenue NE.  Construction will begin at 43rd Avenue NE and will include subgrade repairs, base material, and asphalt paving. 80th Street NE will be closed to through traffic with access to local residents provided from 43rd Avenue NE to 71st Avenue NE and a detour will be provided for through traffic (please see attached map).  Projected completion date is May 29, 2026, weather dependent.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly.  Click here to view a map of the closure 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

Notice is hereby given that the Burleigh County Board of Commissioners have resolved that seasonal load restrictions will go into effect on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. and will continue until further notice. Enforcement will be by the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department and the ND Highway Patrol.

Click here for more information.

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.

Effective immediately, River Road is now open to thru traffic between Wilderness Cove Road and Sandy River Drive.  The County has removed the landslide material that was blocking the roadway.  It is important to note that the removal of existing material is not a “fix” to the current instability in the area but just a cleanup operation in order to reopen River Road to traffic.  We are monitoring other fracture lines within the hillside that may (or may not) produce additional landslides at any point in the future.  Burleigh County will continue to monitor the slide area and provide additional information to the public as it becomes available. Click here for a map of the reopening.

Effective immediately, River Road is closed to thru traffic between Wilderness Cove Road and Sandy River Drive due to a landslide.  River Road is closed to all traffic at the slide area until further notice.  Burleigh County will continue to monitor the slide and will start clean-up towards the end of the week once the slide stabilizes, weather permitting.  Mobile message boards will be in place to advise the traveling public of updates as information becomes available.  No Detour will be provided.  Drivers should plan accordingly and use alternate routes. Click here to view a map.