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Commission recommends NDOT US 26/L 62A corridor (Minatare) after FHWA issues FONSI; preliminary cost ~$94.7M
Summary
NDOT presented the US 26/L 62A corridor project (Minatare‑area) to expand an 18.5‑mile segment to a 4‑lane 2+2 facility; FHWA signed a Finding of No Significant Impact and the commission voted to recommend the project to the governor. Estimated preliminary cost is $94.7 million with right‑of‑way acquisition planned to begin this year and construction possible as early as 2026.
Donna, project studies engineer in NDOT’s project development division, presented the US 26 and L 62A corridor project, a planned 18.5‑mile conversion of two lanes to a four‑lane divided facility using a “2‑plus‑2” approach intended to maintain traffic during construction and reduce detour needs. Donna said the project will improve a nationally designated corridor and fulfill federal and state legislative intent tied to the Heartland Expressway.
Donna told the commission that the final environmental assessment is complete and…
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