Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will begin seasonal mowing along state highway shoulders starting in mid-June through July 1, depending on grass height. The effort will establish a seven-to-ten-foot clearance along shoulders to maintain road visibility and safety.
The department may begin mowing sooner at intersections and in urban areas where visibility is critical.
Landowners adjacent to state highways who plan to mow ditches for hay are encouraged to do so before NDDOT begins its scheduled mowing. However, private mowing in the medians of four-lane highways is not permitted under state regulations.
NDDOT also reminds residents that state law requires hay bales to be stored along the outer edge of the highway right of way, not on inslopes or within 60 feet of the roadway. All hay stored in these areas must be removed by November 1 to avoid safety hazards and right-of-way obstruction.
For more information or specific guidance, residents are encouraged to contact their local NDDOT district office:
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Bismarck District: 701-328-6950
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Devils Lake District: 701-665-5100
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Dickinson District: 701-227-6500
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Fargo District: 701-239-8900
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Grand Forks District: 701-787-6500
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Minot District: 701-857-6925
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Valley City District: 701-845-8800
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Williston District: 701-774-2700
NDDOT appreciates the cooperation of landowners in keeping roadways safe and clear throughout the summer season.
