The project won in the Operations Excellence category, which recognizes projects that deliver a more reliable, well-functioning, and safer transportation system through operational solutions.
“This project is a great example of why our state highway system continually ranks among the best in the nation,” said NDDOT Director Bill Panos.
The Long X Bridge project included a complete bridge replacement, highway construction, and the addition of a wildlife crossing built under U.S. Highway 85 south of the bridge, giving wildlife a safe place to cross and reducing the chance of a highway crash.
In the past, trucks striking the top of the bridge were a frequent occurrence, often closing the bridge for days while crews inspected and repaired the damage. The new Long X Bridge is a concrete bridge that features four, 12-foot driving lanes with a median in the center, eliminating the overhead bridge beams and accommodating larger truck loads.
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