Ron Henke, PE, Director | North Dakota Department of Transportation
Ron Henke, PE, Director | North Dakota Department of Transportation
Reede Construction is set to implement a traffic switch on Tuesday, September 30, as part of ongoing work along the U.S. Highway 2 and Dakota Parkway corridor in Williston. According to the company, motorists will be transitioned into a new work configuration that morning, with signage and traffic control established prior to the change.
The planned shift will move vehicles to a new alignment, opening up additional construction areas for crews. Despite the changes, one lane in each direction will remain open through the corridor at reduced speeds. Left turns may be restricted at unsignalized approaches within the work zone, and drivers are advised to follow posted detour and turn signage.
Business access will not be affected by the construction; all businesses in the area remain accessible via signed right-in/right-out entrances. Wayfinding signs will indicate the safest routes for entry.
The work zone will feature narrowed lane widths, with flagger-controlled operations during the transition and as needed for short periods. Short-term delays are expected, especially during peak hours while drivers adjust to the new pattern.
Motorists are reminded: "Obey all posted signs, message boards, and flaggers." The statement continues: "Do not make mid-block or unsanctioned U-turns." Additional advice includes planning extra time or considering alternate routes during the initial days of the switch. Drivers are also urged to slow down because "fines are doubled in work zones."
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