“BNSF has a clear right of way and a clear ability to construct, but they were not granted the bridge. The bridge belongs to the state of North Dakota.”
A billboard-size mural that has taken shape on the underside of the Grant Marsh Bridge on Interstate 94 between Bismarck and Mandan celebrates the area s connection to the Missouri River,
Crossing the Missouri River could be a daunting task before the construction of bridges. In the earliest days of westward expansion, travelers had to ford the river. This was easier at times of low water, although the river is known as the \“Big Muddy\” for a reason. Wagons could easily get bogged down in the mud of the river bottom.
The Grant Marsh Bridge on Interstate 94 westbound between Bismarck and Mandan will be temporarily reduced to one lane Thursday due to guard rail maintenance.