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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Several Jamestown residents made it out to an open house featuring separate proposals for a future Department of Transportation project near Jamestown Tuesday evening.

Randall Sandvig with the NDDOT Bridge Division led the discussion, giving details on the proposed 2017 project. Sandvig pointed out that there were many reasons why the NDDOT made the decision that the 1958 bridge needed to be replaced.

Sandvig stated that the project would let bids in March 2017 and construction could begin as early as May 2017. The group is seeking public comment in order to determine how to detour the bridge while it is under construction and the effect on traffic flow.

There are two proposed detours for the project; a 4.76 mile detour through the city or a temporary off-ramp for westbound traffic. Sandvig stated that the cost would vary, depending on which steps are taken. If a through-city detour is approved, the cost would be $4,151,500. If the temporary off-ramp is approved, the cost would be $431,500 more.

The estimated project time will be roughly 6 months.