Williston getting second temporary truck bypass

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State officials are planning a second truck bypass around Williston to ease traffic congestion within the city in the heart of North Dakota's booming oil patch.

Gov. Jack Dalrymple and Transportation Director Francis Ziegler say the temporary east-side bypass will complement a nearly completed temporary bypass that will route truck traffic around the west side of Williston.

The $10 million west-side project should be done by the end of the month. Officials will advertise for bids this week for the east-side project. It is to be completed by the end of the year.

Dalrymple says state officials will continue to work with local officials and residents on a route for a permanent bypass.

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