WerkhovenValley City (CSi) Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven joined officials from Barnes County, North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), and Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation Tuesday to celebrate the completion of 7th Street SE and the I-94 Business Loop construction projects in Valley City.

The ceremony included remarks by NDDOT Director Grant Levi, Valley City Mayor Bob Werkhoven, Barnes County Commissioner Phil Leitner, and officials from ND National Guard, and John Deere Seeding Group.

Mayor Werkhoven said, “These projects are a great example of state and local partners working together to enhance traffic movement and provide easier access to our wonderful city, They will greatly benefit our citizens, business partners and expand our economic opportunities for many years to come.”

The road construction projects enhance the transportation infrastructure of Valley City and provide improved access to residents and business owners along the corridor.

NDDOT Director Grant Levi said, “Historic transportation investments are being made across North Dakota, This project is another example of how those investments are helping local communities meet their transportation needs.”

The funding for the Valley City projects opened today came from federal, state and city funds which totaled approximately $3.2 million.