UPDATE: Road open south of Wilton

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - UPDATE (2/27/2026 at 10:43 a.m): According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Highway 83 is open again as of 10:35 a.m.

ORIGINAL STORY (2/27/2026 at 10:19 a.m.): On Friday, Feb. 27, around 9:55 a.m., the North Dakota Highway Patrol posted that Highway 83 northbound is closed at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 83, south of Wilton, between mile markers 110 and 111 due to an ongoing incident.

Drivers are cautioned to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Detours to access northbound Highway 83:

• Eastbound: Use 41st St NW to 318th Ave
• Westbound: Use 12th NE to 318th Ave NE