Last To Know -- February 10, 2016

I heard yesterday that construction will begin this summer to widen the two-lane US Highway 1804 into a four-lane highway east of Williston to the Epping turnoff, about 12 miles east of Williston. That was from a credible source who is involved in a major project that will be affected by that construction. More to follow.

US Highway 1804 section highlighted in blue to become a four-line highway.

This highway project is way over due, but considering all that had to be done, DOT prioritized very, very well. But this is going to be a huge and very, very necessary project. I assume the road north to Epping will be eventually improved. It's amazing how well things work out. The slowdown has given folks a chance to catch up. It will be interesting to see who has the contract for this project. Many of the highway projects in Williams County were done by out-of-state firms, including firms as far away as Lithia, Florida (Tampa area).

The video I posted yesterday was taken from one of the county roads heading north to Epping.

Later, when I get a chance, I will post a photograph of the new casino going up in Trenton, North Dakota, southwest of Williston. Okay, I have a chance now:

 Trenton Casino, February 8, 2016