The North Star Community Credit Union Cone Zone Report

North Dakota Department of Transportation

City Of Minot

Slow down in work Zones - work zones include:

A month-long traffic impact on Broadway is expected to start next week. The traffic signal will be replaced at the intersection of South Broadway and 2nd Avenue SW. For the duration of the project, 2nd Avenue SW traffic will not cross Broadway, and Broadway traffic will be reduced to one free flowing lane in each direction. Traffic control will be set up as early as Monday. This project will include all four corners. Removal of the existing traffic signal, underground work and new concrete work will occur right away. Time will be allowed for the new foundations to cure before the placement of the new signal standards anticipated in September. Detours will be in place for city services including police, fire and transit. Minot City Transit center near this intersection will be open and utilized for transfers. The North Central, West and Southwest routes will travel 1st Avenue SW, Central Avenue, and Broadway to rejoin routes on 2nd Avenue SW near Minot Public Library. Maps are available at MinotND.gov/Bus

Head-to-Head Traffic:

• 3rd Street Southeast (between Central Avenue and Burdick Expressway)

• South Broadway U.S. Highway 2/52 Interchange

County:

Statewide Construction Zones:

ND 41 (Souris River Bridge, north side of Velva)

• Delays: 15 minutes or less
• Lane Reduction: Reduced to one lane
• Travel Speeds: Less than 35 MPH

ND 3 (Rugby) – 6th Street SW north to 4th Avenue NW

• Delays: 15 minutes or less
• Lane Reduction: Reduced to one lane

Click Here For The North Dakota Highway Construction Map

Seat belts save lives.

They are the single most effective safety device to prevent death and injury in a motor vehicle crash. Seat belts restrain occupants in the vehicle’s designed protective space, giving them room to live in the event of a crash and prevents them from colliding with other occupants in the vehicle. A seat belt also keeps the driver correctly positioned behind the wheel to help maintain control of a vehicle. The failure to wear a seat belt results in more motor vehicle fatalities in North Dakota than most other factors.

Primary Seat Belt Law

• All front seat and back seat occupants must be buckled up regardless of age.
• Children younger than 8 years of age are required to ride in a child restraint (car seat or booster seat).
• A correctly used seat belt may be substituted for children younger than 8 years of age who are at least 4'9" tall.

Learn more about North Dakota's Primary Seat Belt Law here. 

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Current North Dakota Policy for Young Drivers:

• Learner's Permit
  • At least 14 years old.
  • The holding period is 6 to 12 months. For example, a driver that starts the process at age 15 years old and 6 months only holds the permit for 6 months. In contrast, a driver that starts the process at 14 years old will hold the permit for 12 months.
  • Driver education is required if under age 16.
  • Minimum of 50 hours of supervised practice.
  • Must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least age 18.
• Intermediate License
  • The holding period is up to 12 months (until teen reaches 16 years old). For example, a driver who receives their intermediate license at 15 holds it until they reach 16 years old. In contrast, a driver who receives their intermediate license at 15 years and 11 months will only hold it for 1 month.
  • Night driving restricted between 9 p.m. or sunset, whichever is later, and 5 a.m. for 6 months (with exceptions).
  • No policy on number of teen passengers.
  • No cell phone use.
  • No requirement to remain crash or conviction free.
• Standard License
  • Minimum age of 16.