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 during the week of March 10. The project will proceed in phases, with significant milestones anticipated by December 2025.
Westbound I-94 Exit 161 will be narrowed to a single lane for concrete slope protection work on the new bridge structure, with similar closures expected on the eastbound lanes subsequently.
Speed limits in the area will be reduced to 55 mph. These closures may extend up to two weeks or more, subject to weather and ground conditions. Motorists are urged to remain vigilant as crews and equipment will be present.
As the project advances over the coming months, additional impacts are expected for motorists and residents. The NDDOT plans to provide regular updates on traffic patterns and road condition changes throughout the construction season. Updates can be accessed at dot.nd.gov/exit161.
The I-94 Exit 161 Interchange project commenced in spring 2024 and is projected to continue through summer 2026. The redesign aims 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.”
