Robin Rehborg, Deputy Director for Driver Safety | North Dakota Department of Transportation
Robin Rehborg, Deputy Director for Driver Safety | North Dakota Department of Transportation
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is set to commence the 2025 construction season with lane closures at the Interstate 94 Exit 161 interchange starting the week of March 10. This project will be carried out in phases, with significant milestones anticipated by December 2025.
Westbound traffic on I-94 Exit 161 will be limited to a single lane due to concrete slope protection work on a new bridge structure, followed by eastbound lane closures. The speed limit in the affected area will be reduced to 55 mph. These restrictions may remain for up to two weeks or more, contingent upon weather and ground conditions. Motorists are urged to exercise caution as construction crews and equipment will be present.
As work continues over the coming months, both motorists and local residents should expect further impacts. "The NDDOT will continue providing timely updates on traffic patterns and road condition changes throughout the 2025 construction season," according to an official statement. Updates can be accessed at dot.nd.gov/exit161.
The project at I-94 Exit 161 began in spring 2024 and is scheduled for completion by summer 2026. The redesign seeks to enhance traffic flow by removing two left-turn movements and incorporating loops for more efficient right turns. "The NDDOT appreciates the public’s patience as this essential infrastructure project moves forward."
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