Peace Garden News

Senator John Hoeven has announced a $20 million grant awarded to the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The funds will be used for the Freight Reliability and Preservation Project on US Highway 52. This project aims to restore approximately 45 miles of asphalt pavement from west of Drake to Fessenden. Additionally, it will consolidate access points at the intersection of US 52 and North Dakota Highway 3 in Harvey, add acceleration and deceleration lanes at existing railroad crossings, and implement turn lanes at key intersections from seven miles south of Portal to Carrington.

"The funding we worked to secure will support much-needed rehabilitation and enhancements for US 52," stated Hoeven. "This major highway is essential to North Dakota, and this award will help expand access with greater safety across the state."

Earlier this year, Senator Hoeven led efforts within the North Dakota congressional delegation to advocate for this funding before the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary. He emphasized how the project would benefit freight transportation while also reducing congestion and improving safety.