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City closes East Boulevard Avenue Friday for elm tree pruning
Updated Oct 24, 9:37 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- East Boulevard Avenue will be closed between State Street and North 10th Street on Friday, October 23, 2026. [City of Bismarck] [Bismarck Tribune]
- The closure begins at 9 a.m. for city forestry work. [City of Bismarck]
- City Forestry Division will prune several large elm trees on the block. [City of Bismarck]
- Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day. [City of Bismarck]
- No detour route will be established for the closure. [City of Bismarck]
What they left out / still unanswered
- How many elm trees will be pruned?
- What prompted the need for this pruning work?
- What specific time is considered end of day for completion?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- City of Bismarck: City of Bismarck official notice providing specific details on timing (9 a.m. start), scope (large elm trees), expected completion (end of day), and traffic routing (no detour). Read it →
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune reports the closure and its impact to traffic for much of Friday. Read it → · Paywall
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