North Dakota Department of Transportation’s $4.6 million project rehabilitated an aging bridge across the Red River to increase safety and maintain connectivity between the cities of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN. Through meticulous analysis, inter-agency collaboration and community outreach, officials with the North Dakota and Minnesota DOTs saved tax payers $24 million by rehabilitating this critical bridge and adding several safety and aesthetics features, such as paint and LED lighting to preserve its rich history. During the construction phase, crews kept the bridge open to traffic to maintain the flow of 14,000 vehicles daily and reduce impacts to the traveling public.

The Sorlie Bridge that spans the Red River between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, MN has had LED lighting added to it. The lights are controlled by a computerized device which is placed inside the pumphouse next to the river near the bridge. The color of the lights can be changed easily and several preprogramed color schemes are coordinated with holidays and special events.

completion of the $4.6 million major rehabilitation project on the Sorlie Bridge that spans the Red River and connects the cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota to East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Including bridge rehabilitation, painting, modern lighting, pavement markings and other improvements.

The Sorlie Bridge that spans the Red River between Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, MN has had LED lighting added to it. The lights are controlled by a computerized device which is placed inside the pumphouse next to the river near the bridge. The color of the lights can be changed easily and several preprogramed color schemes are coordinated with holidays and special events.