October 14, 2025
Full Reopening of 16
th St SW from 14
th Ave SW to Burdick Expy (including Burdick intersection)
The City of Minot has completed major improvements to 16th Street SW. The South Project is now substantially complete, with 16th Street SW reopened to traffic from 14th Avenue SW to Burdick Expressway. Final signal and lighting work will finish in November.
- Traffic fully reopened to the public on October 14, 2025, marking substantial completion of this phase. Remaining work includes the installation of permanent traffic signals and street lighting in November.
Completed Work:
- Replace the asphalt pavement with new concrete pavement from 14th Ave to Burdick Expy and from 7th Ave to 5th Ave
- Reconstruct the Burdick Expressway intersection with new concrete pavement
Planned Improvements:
- Perform spot repairs on the existing concrete pavement from Burdick Expy to 7th Ave, and from 5th Ave to 2nd Ave
- Evaluate options to improve lane configurations, roadway geometry, and corridor traffic operations
- Upgrade pedestrian and bicycle facilities
- Other improvements, including storm sewer upgrades/regional retention pond, sanitary sewer and water main replacement, traffic signal replacements, and new lighting
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
Another milestone is set to take effect this week as construction crews reopen the intersection of
16th Street and 11th Avenue SW to full traffic on
Wednesday, September 24. This also restores through access along
16th Street from East Burdick Expressway to 11th Avenue SW, reconnecting key routes for drivers, residents, and businesses in southwest Minot. The temporary traffic signal will remain in place until November. Brief intermittent lane closures in the 11
th Avenue SW intersection may be required in November, to allow installation of the permanent signal system.
While the reopening will improve mobility in the area,
16th Street remains closed south of 11th Avenue SW through mid-October. Crews continue making long-term improvements to that stretch of the corridor, including utility upgrades, roadbed stabilization, and paving.
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AUGUST 12, 2025
16th Street/11th Avenue SW Intersection Opening Delayed
Due to unforeseen construction delays, the intersection of
16th Street and 11th Avenue SW, along with the connecting stretch of 16th Street north to
Burdick Expressway, will not reopen to traffic by the start of the school year on
August 20 as previously planned.
We recognize this impacts school transportation, particularly for families, staff, and buses accessing
Minot High School – Magic City Campus and surrounding neighborhoods. The project team is working closely with the City of Minot and Minot Public Schools to communicate this change and help minimize disruption. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes when possible. The public is also urged to slow down and exercise caution near construction zones to ensure the safety of both crews and the public.
In the meantime, the
16th Street/Burdick Expressway intersection and
all access points to Minot High School remain open. Another update will be issued once the new reopening date for the 11th Avenue SW intersection and the stretch of 16th Street to Burdick is confirmed.
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Updated Road Closure Map
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July 09, 2025
The intersection of 16th Street and Burdick Expressway will
open to all lanes of traffic on
Friday, July 11, marking a significant milestone for the project. 16th Street will remain closed immediately
south of Burdick Expressway until October.
Starting
Monday, July 14, the intersection of 11th Avenue SW and 16th Street will be closed for approximately five
weeks until mid-August, as crews complete work in this intersection.
Refer to the updated map below for the latest on road closure locations and intersections that will remain open. Also, check out the latest site photos and aerial footage from
June 25 and
June 6 to see the ongoing work and progress.
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May 15, 2025
Drivers in southwest Minot should prepare for some traffic changes starting Tuesday, May 27, as construction kicks off on the 16th Street Reconstruction Project. Portions of 16th Street and Burdick Expressway will be closed to allow crews to begin pavement removal, storm sewer work, and paving. Refer to the enclosed map for details on road closure locations and intersections that will remain open.
A temporary connection will be installed between Cook Drive and 18th Street, to serve as neighborhood-only access during construction for residents in the neighborhoods west of 16th Street and south of 14th Avenue SW. This temporary connection will be removed when the project is complete. Access to businesses and neighborhoods east of 16th Street will be from nearby side streets.
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Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, and take alternate routes when possible. Please slow down and use extra caution near construction zones—for your safety and the safety of the crews.
The 16th Street Reconstruction Project will bring long-term improvements to traffic flow, safety, and drainage in the area. For project updates, detour maps, and construction alerts, visit www.minotroads.com and sign up for email updates.