FARGO, N.D. (May 12, 2014) – Starting tomorrow, May 13th at
6 a.m., crews will reduce traffic to two lanes in each direction on
Interstate 94 (I-94) between Interstate 29 (I-29) and University Drive
South. The left (median) lane in both directions will be closed as crews
work on the 25th Street South Bridge.
Lane closures on I-94 are necessary to provide space for workers and equipment to access the 25th Street South bridge pier in the median. Crews will be widening the bridge to support extra lanes of roadway on 25th
Street South above I-94. During this phase of the project, crews will
be working overnight on I-94 to lessen the traffic impact of the
project.
The 25th Street South project will add an additional lane in each direction on the stretch between 17th Avenue and 23rd
Avenue, including widening the bridge that crosses I-94. At the
completion of the project, traffic will increase from two to three
lanes of traffic in each direction, with a center turning lane. In
addition, an on-ramp will be added for northbound traffic on 25th Street South to enter eastbound I-94 without crossing traffic.
“Last
year we did some concrete pavement repair work on I-94 in this stretch
to extend the life of the roadway,” said Kevin Gorder, assistant
district engineer for the NDDOT Fargo District. “These lane closures
aren’t needed to do any maintenance on I-94, but will provide safety
and accessibility for crews to widen the 25th Street Bridge that runs above the interstate.”
The
NDDOT- Fargo District encourages motorists to pay attention, reduce
speeds and eliminate distractions, as traffic will experience delays
through this section.
