KX News: North Dakota Department of Transportation

Drunk Driving Message

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:02:00 GMT

The North Dakota Department of Transportation releases a powerful new Public Service Announcement featuring the the story of a local woman, killed by a drunk driver. Reporter Kate Schell talks with that woman's family on their decision to share her story

Bridge Book

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:48:00 GMT

It's a project, more than five years in the making. The North Dakota Department of Transportation releases its "Bridge Across North Dakota" book. 28 counties are represented in this book, which features photographs detailing history, engineering, and te

Former NDDOT worker alleges racial discrimination

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:56:00 GMT

A Grand Forks man who worked construction for the North Dakota Department of Transportation says he was fired because he's Hispanic. The agency denies the claim. Court documents show that Martin Espinoza and a white co-worker got into a dispute

Transportation funding

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:08:00 GMT

A conference discussing our nation's infrastructure wraps up in Bismarck. 18 states were represented at the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials conference. It was a time for leaders to network and learn from each other. An

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:34:00 GMT

Gov. Mike Rounds and Attorney General Marty Jackley say South Dakota is joining other states in supporting state government authority over immigration enforcement. The federal government is challenging Arizona's immigration law, saying immigrati

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Hundreds of transportation officials from 18 states are in Bismarck through Wednesday. The North Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting the 2010 Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials annual meeting. Offi

18 states represented at transportation meeting

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:33:00 GMT

18 states represented at transportation meeting

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:33:00 GMT

Parks update

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:03:00 GMT

Construction is about to wrap up on two parks being built underneath Memorial Bridge. The parks are part of the Liberty-Memorial Reconstruction Project. Interpretive signs describing the history of the bridge, as well as actual parts from the original

Hoeven Visits Devils Lake, Michigan To Assist After Heavy Rains And Wind Hit Communities

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today worked with city and county leaders in Michigan and Devils Lake to help identify problems and bring state assistance to the communities in the aftermath of two storms that dropped more than four inches

Plate debate

Wed, 26 May 2010 17:07:00 GMT

He wants to claim his atheism on his car... But, despite its policy being "silent" on the issue of religion, the North Dakota Department of Transportation says no. Brian Magee is appealing his case for a license plate reading "Is No God" saying it shoul

Click it or Ticket

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:08:00 GMT

Its hard to watch, if you've ever seen the aftermath of a rollover crash...imagine what happens to the people inside. North Dakota Department of Transportation shows us. Its called the rollover simulator, it shows what happens to an unbelted crash

Driver's Ed

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:23:00 GMT

Your teenager probably didn't need lessons to be able to text like a pro. But what does it take to turn young drivers into experts on the road? Driver's Education used to offer hours of studying in the classroom... and reduced insurance rates upon compl

Ward County Has Deadliest Highways

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Ward County is number one in the state- unfortunately, it's not a ranking to be proud of. New statistics from the North Dakota Department of Transportation place Ward at the top of the list for traffic fatalities from 2007 to 2009. Today, Dan Erdmann

Debris in River

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:08:00 GMT

If you are planning on taking the boat out on the river this weekend... You need to watch out near memorial bridge. With the river ever changing, debris in the water near the bridge has become an issue. Recent damage to boats has been brought to the a

Guard Thanks Employers

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Three local companies are being honored today.... for their support for employees who serve in the National Gaurd... North Dakota's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's or ESGR honors... The Bismarck Floor to Ceiling Store...Medcenter One...and N

Spring Load Restrictions Effective Mar. 10

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Spring load restrictions will be placed on City of Bismarck streets and alleys effective March 10, 2010 at 7 a.m. Placement of spring load restrictions is coordinated with the North Dakota Department of Transportation spring load restr

Hoeven: Update On Severe Weather Emergency Response Effort

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today said the Department of Emergency Services and other state and local agencies are continuing to work with communities impacted by the recent severe winter weather. Conditions are dangerous, and citizens

Hoeven Issues State Of Alert In Response To Severe Winter Weather Warnings

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, ND – Gov. John Hoeven today issued a State of Alert in anticipation of severe winter weather that is expected to affect much of the state.  North Dakota state agencies have been directed to have resources and technical assistan

New Load Restrictions on Highways

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:13:00 GMT

Many state roadways will experience some changes starting today. The North Dakota Department of Transportation has implemented additional load restrictions as of this morning. At 7am, the new restrictions became effective on all highways south of I-94,

Stimulus

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Just one year ago this week, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Investment Act into law. The state of North Dakota is expected to receive more than 600 million dollars within two years, from that Act, to help stimulate the economy. Kate Sc

Stockmen's award

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Flexible hours. Great benefits. A friendly environment. Sound like a place you would like to work? Tonight Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin visits the organization being named the best place for young people to work in the state. These days finding a job is

Stimulus Money in ND

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Just one year ago today, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Investment Act into law. The state of North Dakota is expected to receive more than 600 million dollars within two years, from that Act, to help stimulate the economy. Reporter Ka

140 crashrelated deaths reported in ND in 2009

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:54:00 GMT

North Dakota officials have documented 140 deaths from crash-related injuries in the state in 2009. Information released Friday by the Highway Patrol and state Department of Transportation indicates failure to use seatbelts likely contributed to

Weather Closes Major Roads in ND

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:20:00 GMT

The North Dakota Department of Transportation closes several majors roadways in North Dakota...as the winter storm systems moves across the state. Interstate 94, 29 and Highway 83 are closed. The North Dakota Department of Transportation made the

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Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:13:00 GMT

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Interstate 94 in N. Dakota closed because of storm

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:06:00 GMT

Interstate 94 in North Dakota is closed from the Montana border to the Minnesota border because of the major snowstorm moving through the Plains states. The North Dakota Department of Transportation made the decision Friday afternoon as blowing

No Travel Advisory for all of ND except northwest

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:26:00 GMT

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has extended the No Travel Advisory for the entire state, except the northwest corner, because of snow, blowing snow and reduced visibility. A Travel Alert remains in effect for the northwest corner

Winter on it's way

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:58:00 GMT

For many Christmas will be spent...right where they are. Good Afternoon, I am Sarah Gustin, thanks for joining us. The North Dakota Department of Transportation has extended a travel alert, which is now in effect for the entire state. There isn't muc

Road travel

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:08:00 GMT

The snow continues to fall as a winter weather system makes its way into our area. For many people hoping the get away for the holidays, this winter storm couldn't have come at a worse time. Reporter Kate Schell travels to the Department of Tran

DOT Website

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:07:00 GMT

The D-O-T wants you to know before you go. And today, they launched their new travel website helping you do just that. The D-O-T has revamped their travel information maps and their 5-1-1 call system, hoping the new changes will help driver

DOT Website

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:02:00 GMT

The D-O-T wants you to know before you go. And today, they launch their new travel website helping you do just that. The D-O-T has revamped their travel information maps and their 5-1-1 call system. The D-O-T is hoping the new changes

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:45:00 GMT

Icy road conditions caused by freezing rain have prompted the North Dakota Department of Transportation to issue a no-travel advisory for McKenzie County. Motorists are being urged to call "511" or visit www.511.nd.gov to monitor the latest road cond

DOT advises against McKenzie County road travel

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:56:00 GMT

Icy road conditions caused by freezing rain have prompted the North Dakota Department of Transportation to issue a no-travel advisory for McKenzie County. The advisory issued late Wednesday night applies to all state and county roads in McKenzie

The Cost of a DUI

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:02:00 GMT

The price you pay... for getting behind the wheel when you shouldn't. Along with the holidays come the yearly reminders to NOT drink and drive... But a new drunk driving tactic targets your wallet. Reporter Amber Schatz explains what a DUI can really co

Organ and tissue registry

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:59:00 GMT

Each day, 18 people across the country die as they wait for an organ transplant. Good evening, I'm Lauren Kalberer, and I'm Tom Gerhardt... In an effort to save lives, the state of North Dakota is expanding the way people resigster for organ and

Road Work Hold-up

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:59:00 GMT

A brutal winter, late spring and early fall have made for a jammed pack construction season. Tonight Reporter Sarah Gustin explains how this cold, wet weather is putting the brakes on road work. "No doubt the streets of Bismarck took a hard hit this ye

New License Plate Honors Fallen Service Members

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK - Gov. John Hoeven and the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) today were joined by legislators and the families of service members who have fallen in the line of duty to unveil the state’s new “Gold Star” f

Teen drivers

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:06:00 GMT

The North Dakota Department of Transportation launches a new website with a message geared toward teen drivers. The Department of Transportation hopes this website will reduce the number of teen-driver crashes. The website has videos

Teen Driving Website

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:18:00 GMT

Expressway Bridge Work Begins Monday July 6

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Construction work will begin on the Bismarck Expressway Bridge over the Missouri River on Monday, July 6. The work consists of installing new expansion joints and a bridge deck repair to provide a new driving surface. Traffic across

Road Construction and Safety

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:37:00 GMT

With summer comes road construction and soon North Dakota will see the largest road project in the state's history. This summer, the North Dakota Department of Transportation will spend 383 million dollars on over 1300 miles of construction project

Record Road Construction

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:09:00 GMT

With summer, comes road construction and soon North Dakota will see the largest road project in the state's history. This summer, the North Dakota Department of Transportation will spend 383 million dollars on over 1300 miles of construction projec

Governor Signs Landmark $1.35 Billion Transportation Funding Bill

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Provides Disaster Assistance Funding for Cities, Counties and Townships BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today signed SB2012, a $1.35 billion landmark transportation funding bill that includes an unprecedented $138 million in state General Fund dol

Very Wet Interstate

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:04:00 GMT

Water will be slowing you down on I-94... This is Interestate 94 two miles east of Steele. The Highway Patrol reopened the highway this morning after closing the stretch from Bismarck to Jamestown last night. North Dakota Highway Patrol Tr

Flood forces closing 31 miles of Interstate 29

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Thirty-one miles of Interstate 29 north of Fargo are closed due to water on the road. The North Dakota Department of Transportation closed the interstate on Saturday night. Detours were established between mile markers 69 and 100 north of

Flood forces closing 31 miles of Interstate 29

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Updated 2009 Flooding Incident Report - NDDES

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:24:00 GMT

ND Department of Emergency Services - Updated at 7:25am, March 27th, 2009

Morton-Mandan Flood Situation Update

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:22:00 GMT

The Morton County Emergency Management Office and City of Mandan issue the following update regarding flood conditions and related issues: The major ice jam on the Missouri River north of Bismarck-Mandan near the Heskett Station remains. Officials

High Water on Highway 83

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:20:00 GMT

High water is also causing a few travel problems tonight. The North Dakota Department of Transportation has reduced U.S. Highway 83 to one lane traffic traffic in the southbound lane near Coleharbor due to water on the road. The DOT says the water is li

NDDOT seeks comments on transportation plan

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:06:00 GMT

The state Transportation Department is seeking public comments on its transportation plan for the years 2010 through 2013. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is a four-year program of transportation projects to be funded with feder

Transit Could Benefit from Stimulus

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:17:00 GMT

The economic stimulus package is one step closer to President Barack Obama's desk. Today, the senate approved an 838-billion dollar package. Now the senate and house will work out a compromise. Meanwhile, states are preparing to put the mon

Texting While Driving

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:17:00 GMT

Most of you know that talking on your cell phone or texting can distract you while driving... But many people still do it. Today North Dakota legislators take a look at the unsafe trend. Donnell Preskey has more on the effort to make dr

DOT Road Conditions

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:11:00 GMT

Keeping you safe on the road is a team effort. When the snow falls and the wind blows you can come across some dangerous travel conditions. The North Dakota Department of Transportation provides this road conditions map to make sure your trav

Crews battle cold to clear streets, interstates

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:10:00 GMT

Crews are digging out from a weekend of blizzard conditions across much of North Dakota, and officials say it could be noon before the interstate highways are open statewide. Interstate 29 is closed from the South Dakota border to Canada and I-9

Road Closures set for October 29 Bridge Implosion

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Crews with the blasting demolition company Demtech, are making final preparations for Wednesday morning?fs detonation to drop the two remaining trusses of Memorial Bridge. The blast time is set for 10:00 a.m. on October 29. River Ro

North Broadway Ribbon Cutting Held Today in Minot

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

MINOT, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven, along with local and state officials, were in Minot this afternoon for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the second phase of the North Broadway reconstruction project. "We have now com

Bridge plans

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:37:00 GMT

The next two sections of the Liberty Memorial Bridge will come down together. The North Dakota Department of Transportation has scheduled the demolition for Wednesday October 29th at ten in the morning. Right now crews are making the final preperations

Bridge Demo Plan

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:46:00 GMT

The rest of the Memoral Bridge will be coming down soon... Good Afternoon, I'm Donnell Preskey... The North Dakota Department of Transportation says the last of the Memorial Bridge will be dropped the morning of October 29th. It's s

Gas Tax

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:58:00 GMT

You may have noticed gas prices are on the way down. However, even at $2.89, many of you are still looking for a more fuel efficient vehicle. But as your gas milegage increases, so do concerns from state and local government. When you come here, you ge

Transportation Enhancement Application Deadline

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The Transportation Enhancement (TE) program utilizes federal funds administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, or environmental character of the Nation?s transportation system. C

Safe Routes to School Program Application Deadline

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program utilizes federal funds administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation to empower communities to make walking and bicycling to schools a safe and routine activity. The intent of th

Hoeven, Officials Celebrate Completion Of Highway 2 Four-Laning Project, Event Celebrates "Across The State By 2008"

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today was joined in Williston by federal, local and state officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of 4-laning U.S. Highway 2. Construction on the 97-mile long, four-lane

Technology - Making Roads Safer

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:35:00 GMT

Complaining about road conditions. You probably do it everytime you hit a bump and spill your coffee or when you sink into another pot hole. But some new technology is helping to smooth our your ride. Brad Feldman shows us how the Department

Crackdown Campaign

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:33:00 GMT

Drunk Driving. Over the limit. Under Arrest. That is this year's Labor Day crackdown campaign. Our state qualified for federal funding because we are one of the top ten states for alcohol-related motor fatalities. And a portion of these funds...127-

One Bridge Closes another Opens

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:10:00 GMT

It's a day of change in Bismarck-Mandan. Those people going from one community to the next have a new route. Brad Feldman takes us to the emotional closing of the Liberty Memorial Bridge. Eighty-six years have passed since this historic br

One Bridge Closes another Opens

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:09:00 GMT

One Bridge Closes another Opens

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:07:00 GMT

The Time Before the Bridge

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:52:00 GMT

A local landmark will be closing this week. The North Dakota Department of Transportation will transfer traffic to the new Liberty Memorial Bridge this Thursday. Only two lanes of traffic will be open. It'll likely be an emotional day as th

Adopt-A-Highway Program Reduces Highway Litter

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:08:00 GMT

If you'd like to help out in your community, adopting a highway might be the way to go. The North Dakota Department of Transportation sponsers the adopt-a-highway program that gives North Dakotans a chance to clean their local community. Brad Darr o

Test of ND Amber Alert Plan

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) and the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) today announced an annual test of the AMBER ? America?s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response ? Alert system to be conducted between 2

Ditch Cleaner

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:21:00 GMT

When your home is messy, you most likely organize it. If your car is dirty, you'd probably take it through a car wash. But when your community has garbage piling up, what do you do? Brad Feldman shows us one woman doing the natural thing, pi

Load Restrictions Coming Soon

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:39:00 GMT

The changing weather will soon be ushering in a new change in what you can take on area roads. The North Dakota Department of Transportation is preparing to bring back the seasonal load restrictions to be placed on many state highways. Typically, the lo

Alcohol Education

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:18:00 GMT

Imagine getting to experience what it's like to drive under the influence of alcohol without drinking a drop. Educators, law enforcement, and other alcohol prevention specialists from communities around the region are getting that chance this week. The

Hoeven To Visit Site Of Industrial Plating Corp. Fire In Wahpeton Today Governor Authorizes State Resources To Assist In Effort

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven, along with Adjutant General David Sprynczynatyk and Division of Emergency Services Director Greg Wilz, will be in Wahpeton today to help coordinate firefighting efforts at the site of Industrial Plating Corp. The G

License Plates

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:17:00 GMT

Citizens in North Dakota have a new way to support their favorite organizations. Governor Hoven announced today that the North Dakota Department of Transportation has approved new license plates featuring the Ducks Unlimited logo and the North Dakota St

To Engineer or Not?

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:21:00 GMT

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is ready to help with funding for an overpass at 55th Avenue in east Minot. Dave Leftwich of the DOT today confirmed to county officials the department was committed to paying at least one-and-a-half million

Webcams placed throughout the state

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:18:00 GMT

Before venturing out in the winter weather it is always a good thing to check the conditions. Besides the road condition maps, the North Dakota Department of Transportation has put together a network of sky cams. The feature allows you to act

Local womans says she can't find a job

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:45:00 GMT

Since we aired the Open Invitation series last week, we have been hearing a lot from you, the viewers. Some people are in favor of the Experience North Dakota recruiting trips while others think it is money wasted. Tonight Brad Feldman introdu

Proposed Parks

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:08:00 GMT

The area around the Liberty Memorial Bridge is off limits right now but once the bridge is done, you'll be able to enjoy the area around it. There will be two parks built where the old bridge is - one on each side of the river. However the price f