Highway Department

NOTICE
SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Burleigh, North Dakota will receive bids via online auction starting, September 23, 2026 until, October 6, 2026, for the sale of the following used equipment:

1.       Unit 12-82 2007 Freightliner Columbia CL120 Semi Truck #1FUJA6CK27LY89449

2.       Unit 12-83 2005 Freightliner Columbia CL120 Semi Truck #1FUJA6CK66PV76993

3.       Unit 16-01 2004 Caterpillar Challenger MT535 Tractor #N170063

4.       Unit 19-01 2010 Allianz/Global M3 Sweeper #2A9AM3H64AB181059

5.       Unit 18-70 1997 Clement Pup Trailer 10 YD #1C9DB12BOTM110523

6.       Unit 18-71 1997 Clement Pup Trailer 10 YD #1C9DB12BOTM110524

7.       Unit 18-72 1997 Clement Pup Trailer 10 YD #1C9DB12BOTM110522

8.       Unit 15-25 2019 J.D.672GP Motor Grader # 1DW672GPKKF695477

Bidding will be conducted via online auction at https://www.govdeals.com/BurleighCountyND. Interested bidders will be required to register and agree to the terms and conditions of the online auction prior to bidding. 

Additional information and equipment inspection (by appointment) is available by contacting Russ or Brooks at the Burleigh County Highway Department, 8100 43^rd Ave NE, Bismarck, ND 58503 (701-204-7748). This equipment is “sold as is, where is”. 

Successful bidders will receive a Notice of Award by email from GovDeals.com.

The County of Burleigh reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities or to accept such as may be determined to be in the best interest of the County.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

BURLEIGH COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA

This 10^th of September, 2026

Mark Splonskowski              

Burleigh County Auditor

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:     Casey Einrem, PE
Assistant County Engineer

September 16, 2026

Apple Creek Road Reopened

Apple Creek Road between 66^th St SE and 80^th St SE will be reopened Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm. 

Click here to see a map of the road reopening.

Apple Creek Bridge Update

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.

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

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

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
Assistant County Engineer

September 16, 2026

80^th St NE Construction

Beginning Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:00 am, the NDDOT & Central Specialties, Inc. will begin construction on 80^th St NE near the I-94 Bridge and continue through the week.  Construction will include an asphalt mill and overlay.  Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.  Please expect delays and plan accordingly. 

Contact NDDOT Bismarck District Office at 701-328-6950 with any questions.

Click here for a map of the construction area.

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

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:    Casey Einrem, PE
 Assistant County Engineer

August 26, 2026

Apple Creek Rd & 80^th St SE Construction

Beginning Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 am, construction will be done on Apple Creek Road and 80^th St SE in three segments.  First segment:  Apple Creek Rd starting at the intersection of 66^th St SE and continue to the west approximately 1,300 feet.  Second segment:  Apple Creek Rd starting at 80^th St SE and continue to the east to the Apple Creek bridge.  Third segment:  80^th 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 66^th St SE and 80^th 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!

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.

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 158^th 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.

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 4^th and is expected to be finished by the end of the day on August 5^th (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!

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.

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:    Daniel Schriock, PE
 County Engineer

July 16, 2026

Centennial Rd and 71^st Ave NE

Beginning Sunday, July 19^th  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 25^th 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.