FHWA awards $2 million to North Dakota tribes for safety projects
Grants back road realignment and walkway upgrades for two tribal nations
The Federal Highway Administration has awarded $2,057,009 to two North Dakota tribal nations through the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund, according to a press release from U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will receive $1,280,819 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs 3400 Roadway Realignment Safety Project, which includes engineering and construction to realign about 0.8 miles of roadway to address slope, drainage and crash history.
The Spirit Lake Tribe will receive $776,190 for the Oyate Walkway Thin Lift Overlay and Accessibility Improvements project, according to the release. The funding will support resurfacing, accessible landings with detectable warning panels and improvements to crosswalks, signage and pavement markings. The walkway connects to a pathway extension project between Fort Totten and Devils Lake, according to the release.
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