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Construction on Highway 85 begins
Minimal delays expected

By the Williston Herald Staff
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:55 AM CDT


Construction on U.S. Highway 85 from Belfield to Fairfield began on Monday.

During construction the speed limit will be reduced to 35 miles per hour in some locations as well as a width restriction of 17 feet in some locations.

Minimal delays are expected.

Motorists are asked to proceed with caution as trucks will be entering and exiting the highway.

Motorists are also encouraged to allow for extra distance between their vehicles and those in front of them. Rear-end crashes the most common type of accident in work zones. Obeying flaggers and the posted speed limits is also encouraged.

For more information, contact the North Dakota Department of Transportation communications office at (701) 328-4444 or Denis Oyugi at (701) 227-6516.
 

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