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Downtown Reconstruction







This page will provide residents and business owners with updates regarding project-related information.


Front Street Forward: Downtown Casselton Revitalization
September 11, 2026 Construction Update

Crews are making really good progress on the west half of the downtown project. Road preparation is finished and gravel is going down on 6th Avenue North. The sanitary sewer on the last block of Front (between 6th and 5th Aves), uncovering contaminated soil as expected. Underground work is likely to wrap up on that block by the end of next week.

The concrete paving crew will arrive on Monday, September 14, to start pouring Front Street at the Langer intersection, and work their way around the corner north on 6th, then finally pour new concrete on Front Street between 6th and 5th Aves N.

Over to the east of Langer, the new street lights are electrified. Work on the planters continues and once they are in, the remaining sidewalk and colored concrete can be finished and pedestrian barriers can be removed.

Central Cass School District #17 Homecoming is next week and downtown businesses are here and open to help you celebrate! Go Squirrels!

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Project Purpose



 
The downtown district’s streets and sidewalks, originally built in the 1950s, are now showing significant wear. Many are in poor condition, and the aging underground utilities, including lead water service lines, may require replacement. This project aims to revitalize the downtown area by modernizing its infrastructure, improving safety, and ensuring long-term functionality for the community.

Project Scope



 
This project will revitalize the downtown area of Casselton by reconstructing and updating underground utilities, streets, sidewalks, lighting, and other improvements. 



 

Project Overview



 
The map to the right shows the general project location. Click the button below to see a detailed map showing specific improvements to be completed by the project.
Underground View
Street View

Overall Project Schedule


 
This project is currently in the Bidding Phase.
  • Study Phase: 2024 - 2025
  • Design Phase: July 2025 - March 2026
  • Bidding Phase: March - April 2026
  • Construction Phase: May - October 2026

Visualize the Possible


 
Moore Engineering provided a rendering to help visualize the proposed changes. Use this fun tool to journey down a reimagined Downtown Casselton.

Click on each of the white dots ("hot spots") to view existing and proposed views, compared side-by side. You can view downtown Front Street from above at Langer Avenue and at ground level at 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue.
Check it out
Reimagine Downtown Casselton Full Report
Resident Requests

Community Voices Shaping the Future of Downtown Casselton


 

Public input has played a critical role in shaping the vision for this project. Throughout the planning process, and thanks to a grant from the Casselton Area Community Foundation, we’ve gathered feedback from Casselton residents, business owners, and other stakeholders to better understand community priorities and needs. To the left, you’ll find summaries of that input, including survey results and recommendations from our social design consultant. These documents reflect the ideas, hopes, and concerns shared by the community and how they’ve informed the project direction.

Public Input Meeting 


 
A public input meeting was held with directly impacted downtown business owners to discuss the preliminary Construction Phasing and Access Plan on November 17th, 2025. A recording of that meeting can be seen here.
VIEW THE PRESENTATION (PDF)
Project Cost






Total Project Cost
$9.6 Million
Grants
Municipal Infrastructure Fund (i.e. Prairie Dog Fund): $1.66 Million
Cost Shares
Department of Water Resources
$78,920
Contacts






Dylan Dunn, PE
Project Engineer
701-282-4692
dylan.dunn@mooreengineeringinc.om

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Brandon Oye, PE
City Engineer / Project Manager
701-282-4692
brandon.oye@mooreengineeringinc.com

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Will Lipp
Public Works Supervisor
701-347-5521
pwsupervisor@casselton.org
 
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Adrienne Olson
Director of Community & Economic Development
701-809-9444
econdev@casselton.org
 
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Current Condition Photos
 

 

 
Proposed Condition Photos