The Third Street Northeast Bridge in Minot is in worse shape than expected, and repairs are coming—but they won’t be easy. The City Council approved a plan that will require detouring northbound traffic for three months, with full closures during key repairs. A damaged bridge bearing, crucial for stability, forced a shift in strategy. Meanwhile, the council debated another infrastructure issue: sending street repair contracts to out-of-state companies. Some argue it’s necessary for cost savings; others say it undercuts Minot’s local businesses. Either way, the city’s roads and bridges are in for a long season of work.
Jill Schramm has the full story on the bridge from Monday’s City Council meeting.
