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BNSF accelerates demolition of historic rail bridge as River Road trail closes through winter
Updated Oct 25, 12:37 AM 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 with crews operating on double shifts. [Bismarck Source]
- The River Road trail will remain closed through the winter due to the demolition work. [Bismarck Tribune] [Bismarck Source]
- A portion of the center truss has been removed from the bridge, and workers were removing trees from the closed trail section on March 12, 2025. [Bismarck Source]
- The bridge forms a vital link between Bismarck and Mandan. [Bismarck Source]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When will the demolition be completed?
- When will the River Road trail reopen?
- What is the estimated cost of the demolition project?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Emphasizes commissioners' concern that the extended winter closure creates a safety hazard for the community. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck Source: Provides operational details about the double-shift acceleration, documents specific demolition work including center truss removal and March 12 tree removal, and describes the closure's impact on local recreation. Read it →
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