Highway Department

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.

Beginning Wednesday, July 16^th, 2025 at 6:00 am, construction will begin on Highway 10 between McKenzie and East to US Highway 83.  Construction will begin at McKenzie and will include a mill and overlay. Additionally, a chip seal will be completed from 66^th St SE to US Highway 83 after the mill and overlay is completed. Pilot cars will be in place throughout construction.  Project completion date is September 15, 2025.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly. Click here for a map.

Beginning, May 15^th, road work consisting of installing turn lanes & shoulder grading will begin on County Road 10 & 80^th Street NE. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers and expect traffic delays.

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Beginning Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 am, the 236th St Bridge, ½ mile South of Lincoln Road will be closed. A signed detour will be in place.

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Notice is hereby given that the Burleigh County Board of Commissioners have resolved that seasonal load restrictions will end on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 at 7:00 A.M.   A map showing all normal (Non-Spring) Load Restriction is available on the Burleigh County’s Website. Click here for a map and more info.

Notice is hereby given that the Burleigh County Board of Commissioners have resolved that seasonal load restrictions will go into effect on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. and will continue until further notice. Enforcement will be by the Burleigh County Sheriff Dept. and the ND Highway Patrol.

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Notice is hereby given that the Burleigh County Commission will conduct a public hearing during their scheduled meeting on Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 5:00pm local time in the Tom Baker Meeting Room, City/County Building, 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND. The Burleigh County Commission will at this time hear all interested persons regarding the proposed jake brake ordinance.

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Burleigh County is monitoring severe erosion of the Apple Creek bank adjacent to Sibley Drive approximately 500 feet south of Dogwood Drive.  Motorists should use caution in this area and be aware of construction crews.  Residents can anticipate traffic delays in coming days as we address the erosion concerns.  Click here to see a map showing the area of concern.