– I-94, I-29 and Highway 13 all open in North Dakota

02/23/2023 01:00 PM

I-94, I-29 and Highway 13 all open in North Dakota but no travel advised

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and North Dakota Highway Patrol have opened all lanes of Interstate 94 between Jamestown and Fargo, as well as Interstate 29 and N.D. Highway 13.

No Travel Advisories are in place in the southeast corner of the state due to near-zero visibility, icy road conditions, and scattered snow drifts. Motorists should not travel in these areas due to hazardous conditions. Check the ND Roads map for specific locations.

Motorists should slow down, allow plenty of time and drive for conditions. For more information on road conditions across North Dakota, call 511 or visit the ND Roads map at travel.dot.nd.gov.

Please be advised that road condition information on 511 and the travel map is updated daily from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. CT. The road report is based upon the information available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation and is provided solely as a public service. Conditions may vary from those reported.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and North Dakota Highway Patrol have opened the westbound lanes of Interstate 94 between Jamestown and Bismarck. Icy road conditions and reduced visibility still exist and drivers are urged to use caution.

Westbound I-94 from Fargo to Jamestown as well as eastbound I-94 between Bismarck and Fargo remain closed. Other highways closed last night, including Interstate 29 between Fargo and the South Dakota border, and N.D. Highway 13 between I-29 and Wahpeton, remain closed at this time.

Secondary roads remain hazardous, and travelers are discouraged from using alternate routes.

Motorists should slow down, allow plenty of time and drive for conditions. For more information on road conditions across North Dakota, call 511 or visit the ND Roads map at travel.dot.nd.gov.

2/22/2023 04:14 PM

ND state highways to close overnight due to extreme winter weather

BISMARCK, N.D. – The ND Dept of Transportation  and ND Highway Patrol announce the closure of Interstates 29 and 94 along with Highway 13 in anticipation of dangerous weather.

The following closures

I-29 between Fargo and the S.D. border
ND Highway 13 will close between I-29 and Wahpeton

The following closure

I-94 between Bismarck and Fargo

These closures may happen earlier if conditions deteriorate.

Although the storm is not impacting Bismarck, conditions east of Bismarck are expected to be life-threatening for motorists who may become stranded. Low visibility and extremely low temperatures are predicted. Rescuers may not be able to reach stranded motorists overnight. Bismarck has the accommodations, facilities, and resources for motorists to wait out the storm safely.

Motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life-threatening conditions. Motorists should not use their GPS to access secondary roads to avoid road closures. Motorists should be warned that secondary roads could become blocked or impassable due to the significant snowfall and high winds creating severe snow drifts on the highways. Snow drifts are more prevalent at structures and sheltered areas. Vehicles may become stranded and emergency responders may not be able to reach you safely.

For more information on road conditions across North Dakota, call 511 or visit the ND Roads map at travel.dot.nd.gov.

Please be advised that road condition information on 511 and the travel map is updated daily from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. CDT. The road report is based upon the information available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation and is provided solely as a public service. Conditions may vary from those reported.