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BNSF accelerates Bismarck-Mandan rail bridge demolition; River Road trail remains closed through winter
Updated Oct 25, 4:37 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- BNSF Railway is accelerating demolition of the historic Bismarck-Mandan rail bridge using double shifts to speed up the project. [Bismarck Source]
- Workers have removed a portion of the center truss from the bridge. [Bismarck Source]
- The River Road walking path remains closed due to demolition work. [Bismarck Tribune] [Bismarck Source]
- Bismarck commissioners have identified the trail closure as a safety hazard. [Bismarck Tribune]
- The path will stay closed through the winter season. [Bismarck Tribune]
- Workers removed trees in the closed section of River Road on March 12, 2025. [Bismarck Source]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When the River Road trail will reopen
- Expected completion date for full bridge demolition
- Total project cost
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Emphasizes the safety concern commissioners raised about the extended closure and its impact on recreational access through winter. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck Source: Details the accelerated operational pace with double shifts and documents specific demolition progress including the center truss removal and site preparation work. Read it →
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