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BNSF accelerates rail bridge demolition, extending River Road trail closure
Updated Oct 26, 5:38 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- BNSF Railway crews are operating on double shifts to accelerate demolition of the historic rail bridge. [Bismarck Source]
- Workers have removed a portion of the center truss from the bridge. [Bismarck Source]
- The River Road walking path remains closed and will stay closed through the winter. [Bismarck Tribune] [Bismarck Source]
- On March 12, 2025, workers were observed removing trees within the closed section of the River Road walking path. [Bismarck Source]
- Bismarck commissioners say the River Road trail closure is a safety hazard. [Bismarck Tribune]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When will the bridge demolition be completed
- When will the River Road trail reopen
- What is the total cost of the demolition project
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Focuses on commissioners citing the trail closure as a safety hazard while BNSF ramps up demolition work through the winter. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck Source: Documents specific demolition activities including double shifts, center truss removal, and tree clearing work on the River Road closure. Read it →
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