During the Highway Department updates, staff noted that the traffic study for the Guardian Energy expansion project is expected back the week after the meeting, with a North Dakota DOT meeting scheduled for June 10 in Bismarck. This indicates active planning for transportation impacts associated with the Guardian Energy facility’s expansion, including potential roadway, access, or safety improvements. While no specific projects or procurements are yet defined, the forthcoming traffic study and DOT coordination will likely shape future road design, intersection upgrades, or signage and signaling work around the facility.Engineering, transportation planning, and construction firms should view this as an early planning signal and monitor future agendas and DOT outputs for defined projects and funding decisions.

This transportation planning is tied to Guardian Energy’s expansion and may intersect with the City of Hankinson’s water infrastructure grant efforts.