Central ND News

The city of Mandan has announced the closure of the intersection at Shady Lane and Main Street East for construction, scheduled from May 12 to May 26, subject to weather conditions.

According to a press release by the city of Mandan, drivers will be rerouted via Mandan Avenue and Missouri Drive to access surrounding streets, including Shady Lane and First through Fourth Streets NE. Moore Engineering is managing the project with Aiden Kelly as the project engineer.

Street Improvement District 235 in Mandan encompasses two main project areas focused on rehabilitating roadways, improving drainage, and replacing infrastructure. Area 1 involves street reconstruction, drainage enhancements, and accessibility upgrades, including intersection improvements on Shady Lane. Area 2 includes water main replacement, street milling and overlay, and concrete repairs. According to the city of Mandan, all streets were restored to drivable condition before winter break, with remaining work scheduled for spring or summer 2025 after load restrictions are lifted. Parking limits and temporary closures will continue as needed.

Moore Engineering was established in 1960 and provides infrastructure services in civil, environmental, transportation, and water systems across the region. The company collaborates with public and private clients on projects such as roads, water towers, wastewater systems, and flood control. Moore supports communities through all phases of project development including planning, permitting, funding coordination, construction, and maintenance.

The Engineering Department oversees city-wide engineering and planning functions including management of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. It also handles staff supervision, project design, traffic operations, technical support and serves as a liaison on infrastructure matters. The department's webpage offers information on bids; road and sidewalk projects; construction standards; stormwater and pollution control; mapping; traffic features like roundabouts; frequently asked questions; along with contact details for City Engineer Jarek Wigness; Assistant City Engineer Riley McAdoo-Roesler; and other key staff members at City Hall in Mandan.