The North Dakota Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Highway Patrol announced on Apr. 4 that the westbound lanes of Interstate 94 from Jamestown to Steele have reopened to traffic, though a Travel Alert remains in effect for the area.
The reopening is important for travelers and freight movement across the state, but officials caution drivers to remain aware of ongoing travel advisories. Motorists are encouraged to check current road conditions by calling 511 or visiting the ND Roads map at travel.dot.nd.gov.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation manages eight district offices across the state that oversee roadway maintenance, construction oversight, and administrative services, according to the official website. The agency’s responsibilities include vehicle registration, driver licensing, and maintaining more than 8,500 miles of roadways along with nearly 4,900 bridges as reported by the official website.
Executive leadership at the department includes a director and several deputy directors who oversee engineering, administration, planning, and driver services per information from the official website. The department operates as a state agency responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating North Dakota’s surface transportation system according to its official website.
Looking ahead, officials continue to advise drivers in affected areas to monitor weather conditions and follow guidance provided by authorities until all travel alerts are lifted.
