North Dakota State Lab Nears Completion

New state-of-the-art facility to handle over 90,000 tests annually

Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:31pm

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The North Dakota State Lab, under construction since 2024, is nearing completion in Bismarck. Project managers say crews are finishing up labs on the second and third floors as well as a mechanical room, with the building featuring expansive ductwork. Once operational in May, the new facility is expected to conduct over 90,000 tests per year.

Why it matters

The new state lab will provide critical testing capabilities to support North Dakota's public health and safety needs. Its advanced design and expanded capacity aim to modernize the state's laboratory infrastructure and improve efficiency.

The details

The North Dakota State Lab has been under construction since 2024 and is now nearing completion. Project managers report that crews are finalizing work on labs for the second and third floors as well as a mechanical room. The building features expansive ductwork, with one manager describing it as "so wide you could almost drive a car through it." Once the facility is operational in May, it is expected to handle over 90,000 tests annually.

Construction on the North Dakota State Lab began in 2024.
The project is expected to be completed in April 2026.
The state plans to start moving equipment into the new facility in May 2026.

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