Traill County announced on Mar. 12 that it will hold a public input meeting on March 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Central Time to discuss the proposed removal and replacement of Structure No. 49-120-19.0, a bridge over the Goose River along Third Street Northeast in Hillsboro.
The meeting aims to gather feedback from residents about the deteriorating structure and its impact on Woodland Park, which is protected under Section 4(f) of the U.S Department of Transportation Act of 1996. The event will take place at the Main Street Community Center, located at 21 South Main Street in Hillsboro.
Attendees can review project brochures, view exhibits, ask questions, submit comments, and interact with community members and agency representatives during the open-house format session. Representatives from Traill County and KLJ Engineering will be present to answer questions and address concerns regarding the project.
Planned work includes removing and replacing the existing bridge, grading and surfacing adjacent roadways, adjusting city utilities, replacing curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and installing riprap along the waterway. Open house materials are available online at Traill County’s website.
Those unable to attend may submit written comments by March 31 via mail or email to Matt Lange, KLJ Project Manager. Traill County said it will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities and provide language interpretation services upon request.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation manages eight district offices across the state for roadway maintenance and administrative services according to its official website. The department oversees more than 8,500 miles of roadways and nearly 4,900 bridges while providing vehicle registration and driver licensing services according to its official website. Executive leadership includes a director and deputy directors who supervise engineering, administration, planning, and driver services per its official website. The agency’s mission is to facilitate safe transport across North Dakota while advancing quality service and economic progress according to its official website.
