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BNSF accelerates Bismarck Mandan rail bridge demolition with double shifts
Updated Oct 20, 9:09 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- BNSF Railway is demolishing the historic Bismarck Mandan rail bridge. [Bismarck Tribune] [Burleigh County]
- Double shift work began October 19 and will continue Monday through Saturday. [Burleigh County] [Burleigh County] [Burleigh County]
- The accelerated schedule will run through Thanksgiving, with further shift decisions made based on progress. [Burleigh County] [Burleigh County] [Burleigh County]
What they left out / still unanswered
- How can the public request or obtain pieces of the demolished bridge?
- When is the project expected to be fully completed?
- What will happen with the work schedule after the Thanksgiving assessment?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune reported BNSF's decision to begin double shifts this week to accelerate demolition. Read it → · Paywall
- Burleigh County: Burleigh County announced the official schedule: double shifts starting October 19, Monday through Saturday, through Thanksgiving with subsequent assessment. Read it →
- Burleigh County: Burleigh County reiterated the same double shift schedule and timeline through Thanksgiving. Read it →
- Burleigh County: Burleigh County provided the announcement with reference to the project updates website for additional information. Read it →
On the ground: what neighbors are saying
Several commenters asked whether they can obtain pieces of the bridge and how to request one.
From 3 public Facebook comments. Community talk, not verified.
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