Road work is scheduled to begin on 52nd Street in Bismarck on Monday, August 3, 2026, impacting travel for residents in the southern parts of the city and those connecting to Main Avenue and Apple Creek Road. The project is estimated to take approximately two months to complete, bringing closures and changes to traffic patterns in the area. This significant infrastructure project will focus on the stretch of 52nd Street located between Main Avenue and Apple Creek Road, a key corridor for daily commuters and local businesses.
The extensive road work is planned to be executed in three distinct phases. While specific details for all phases will be released later, the initial phase has been outlined. During this first stage of construction, 52nd Street will be closed to general traffic in the segment between Hendrickson Drive and Apple Creek Road. This particular closure is expected to be the first significant impact on local routes as the project gets underway.
For residents and businesses situated within the immediate area of the initial closure, access will be maintained. Those needing to reach properties along the closed section of 52nd Street during this first phase will do so exclusively from Main Avenue. This means travelers from the south, particularly those accustomed to using Apple Creek Road to access this stretch of 52nd Street, will need to seek alternate routes or adjust their travel plans. Commuters who regularly use 52nd Street as a connection between Main Avenue and areas south towards Apple Creek Road will also experience detours once the initial phase begins.
Further updates regarding the specific closures and detour routes for the subsequent phases of the project are anticipated to be provided in future press releases. Local drivers are advised to stay alert for these announcements as the work progresses through its planned stages. Given the nature of road construction, especially on a route like 52nd Street which serves as a vital connection between major arteries such as Main Avenue and the southern reaches of Bismarck, residents and businesses in Burleigh County should plan for potential delays and re-route accordingly during the two-month construction period slated for late summer and early fall 2026. This project aims to address infrastructure needs along this busy stretch, though temporary disruptions are expected.
