Highway Department

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.

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.