Wheelock Township closes 62nd St NW due to road damage on April 14

Sheriff Verlan Kvande
Sheriff Verlan Kvande
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Wheelock Township closed a one-mile section of 62nd St NW between 118th Ave NW and 117th Ave NW starting at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on April 14, due to road damage. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.

The closure affects residents and travelers who use this stretch of roadway in Wheelock Township. The decision was made to ensure public safety after damages were identified along the affected mile.

The Williams County Sheriff’s Office dedicated itself to serving and protecting the citizens of Williams County, according to the official website. The office operates from the Law Enforcement Center at 223 E Broadway, Suite 301, in Williston, North Dakota, according to the official website. It is committed to preventing crimes, preserving peace, protecting life and property, detecting law violators and enforcing state laws and local ordinances, according to the official website.

Verlan Kvande serves as sheriff of Williams County with Kevin Simmons as chief deputy, according to the official website. The Sheriff’s Office provides professional law enforcement services for all citizens in Williams County.

Officials have not provided an estimated timeline for reopening but advise motorists to seek alternative routes while repairs are underway.



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