Bismarck, N.D. – Construction on the Tyler Parkway project in Bismarck continues to move forward, with city officials announcing that significant progress has been made on storm sewer installation and key traffic improvements.
According to an update released Wednesday, crews have completed approximately 25% of the storm sewer work, installing more than 1,600 feet of the planned 5,000 feet of concrete storm sewer pipe.
Contractors have also installed 21 of the 60 concrete manholes included in the project.
Work has advanced on several other parts of the project as well, including the installation of two concrete pedestrian islands. Officials said the only remaining work at those locations includes asphalt patching and the installation of signs.
Two roundabouts that have been under construction at Country West Road and Valley Drive are also nearing completion.
According to the city, all concrete work has been completed at the Country West Road roundabout, while crews have finished installing the storm sewer system at Valley Drive. The remaining work at Valley Drive will focus on grading and building the gravel base.
Officials said they expect all work necessary to complete both roundabouts and reopen the roadway to traffic shortly after Labor Day.
The Tyler Parkway project is one of the largest ongoing transportation and infrastructure projects in the area and includes major drainage improvements designed to support future development and improve traffic flow.
Looking ahead, construction crews will continue installing storm sewer pipes from the coulee north toward Cogburn Road. Contractors also plan to begin mass excavation work later next week as they start filling the coulee.
City officials used the latest construction update to remind residents that active construction areas remain off limits.
“As work progresses, there will continue to be new hazards,” officials said.
The city also asked residents and travelers to continue exercising caution near the construction zone and to avoid entering the work site for safety reasons.
Construction projects of this size often require temporary traffic disruptions, detours and restricted access while crews complete underground utility work, roadway improvements and drainage infrastructure.
Officials thanked residents for their continued patience as work on Tyler Parkway moves forward and said additional updates will be provided as construction continues.
