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City closes East Boulevard Avenue for tree pruning Friday
Updated Oct 23, 12:12 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- East Boulevard Avenue between State Street and North 10th Street will close starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026. [City of Bismarck]
- The City Forestry Division is pruning large elm trees on the block. [City of Bismarck]
- The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day. [City of Bismarck]
- The city will not establish a detour for the closure. [City of Bismarck]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the planned completion time beyond end of day?
- Why are these elm trees being pruned at this time?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- City of Bismarck: Official city notification providing specific start time, scope of tree pruning work, expected completion timeline, and clarifying that no detour will be in place. Read it →
- Bismarck Tribune: News brief confirming the closure will last much of Friday for tree work without providing specific times or additional details. Read it → · Paywall
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