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Mandan Today
By the People, for the People
Bismarck-Mandan Drivers Frustrate With Slow Speeds on Expressway
Drivers are reluctant to accelerate to the 55 mph speed limit after a stoplight, causing backups and frustration.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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A local radio host in Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota has noticed a frustrating trend among drivers in the area. After stopping at a stoplight on the Bismarck Expressway, drivers are slow to accelerate back up to the 55 mph speed limit, causing backups and irritation for other motorists behind them.
Why it matters
The slow acceleration on this stretch of road is a common problem that impacts traffic flow and driver frustration levels in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Identifying and addressing this issue could help improve the daily commute for many residents.
The details
The author describes a specific location on the Bismarck Expressway where drivers consistently fail to speed up after a stoplight, even though the speed limit increases to 55 mph. Drivers in front gradually accelerate to only around 40 mph, causing backups and frustration for the cars behind them.
- Drivers exhibit this behavior at the last stoplight before crossing the bridge into Mandan.
The players
Bismarck-Mandan Drivers
Motorists in the Bismarck-Mandan region of North Dakota who are reluctant to accelerate to the speed limit after stopping at a red light.
The takeaway
This problem highlights the need for better driver education and enforcement of speed limits in the Bismarck-Mandan area to ensure smoother traffic flow and reduce frustration among commuters.
