Stutsman County, North Dakota – A driver was jailed after allegedly speeding through an active I-94 construction zone while impaired, authorities said.
According to a post from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the driver was stopped near mile marker 312 after being clocked at 77 miles per hour in a posted 55 mph temporary work zone. Troopers said workers were present at the time of the stop.
The Highway Patrol reported that the driver was arrested and taken to jail on suspicion of driving under the influence. Additional details about the driver’s identity or pending charges were not immediately released.
The radar reading, displayed at 77 mph, was captured during enforcement operations in the construction area. Temporary speed reductions are commonly enforced in work zones to protect crews and motorists.
Speeding violations in construction zones can carry enhanced penalties, particularly when workers are present. Authorities routinely conduct targeted patrols along Interstate 94, one of North Dakota’s busiest east-west corridors.
The incident serves as a reminder for commuters, including students and young drivers who frequently travel the interstate, to slow down in marked construction areas and remain alert for reduced speed limits.
The Highway Patrol continues to monitor work zones statewide as construction season approaches.
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