Second temporary bypass planned around Williston

BISMARCK – Work will be completed this year on a second temporary truck bypass that will further relieve traffic within Williston, N.D., officials announced Tuesday.

Gov. Jack Dalrymple and state Department of Transportation Director Francis Ziegler said the state plans to resurface a section of County Road 9 and County Road 6 to serve as a second temporary bypass around Williston’s eastern edge.

The second bypass was requested by Williston city officials and Williams County commissioners.

A temporary bypass around the western edge, utilizing County Road 6, County Road 1 and U.S. Highway 2, is expected to be complete in late August, officials said. Construction on the east bypass is projected to begin this fall with completion by the end of the year.

The temporary routes will provide traffic relief while officials continue planning a permanent bypass along the west side of Williston.

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