Winter Maintenance for Local Roads
- Nov 1, 2023 – Williams County Highway Dept., 5218 141st Ave NW, Williston ND
- Nov 8, 2023 – Walsh County Courthouse, 600 Cooper Ave, Grafton ND
I Am a Leader
- Nov 14, 2023 – Dickinson Public Works, 3411 Public Works Blvd., Dickinson ND
- Nov 15, 2023 – Dickinson Public Works, 3411 Public Works Blvd., Dickinson ND
Roadway Foundation Basics
- Nov 16, 2023 – Walsh Co. Courthouse Building, 600 Cooper Ave., Grafton ND
Bridge 101 - Bridge Basics, Inspection and Maintenance
- Sep 27, 2023 – City of West Fargo Public Works Bldg., 810 12th Ave NW, West Fargo ND
- Nov 21, 2023 – Morton County Highway Dept., 2916 37th St NW, Mandan ND

NDLTAP
Innovation Champions

2022 State/Regional Winner - Rolette County Hwy Dept., Hydraulic Side Disc

Walsh County Hwy Dept – Dean Thompson, Stuart Swartz, Jason Johnston. Guardrail Maintainer – 2022 National Winner

The NDLTAP encourages you to enter the Innovation Champions contest. It is a phenomenal way to share your innovative ideas with others that may benefit from your concept. This is also a good way for you, your crews, and your department to get some well earned recognition for your efforts. It's a real morale booster for everyone.

We are accepting submissions for 2023 from: ND Tribal, City, Township, and County government entities. Please submit your entries by July 31.

2023 Contest Brochure (PDF, 3167K)
2023 Contest Application (Word, 14K)
Visit the Build a Better Mousetrap Competition website
- Walsh County Highway Department (ND) – Guardrail Maintainer takes 1st Place in 2022 National Competition (BABM) - Bold Steps Award!!

Email or call Leanna Emmer for more information or to find out how to submit an application. Her contact information is leanna.emmer@ndsu.edu or (701)405-4502. She looks forward to hearing from you!!!

Contest Winners

2022 – Hydraulic Side Disc (PDF, 765K)
- Hydraulic Side Disc Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:38)
- Show other 2022 entries
  - Cutting Edge Carrier (PDF, 539K)
  - Push All Dozer (PDF, 683K)
    - Push All Dozer Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:21)
2021 – Guardrail Maintainer (PDF, 802K)
- Guardrail Maintainer Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:43)
- Guardrail Maintainer Poster (PDF, 2095K)
- Show other 2021 entries
  - Chip Seal Bucket Spreader (PDF, 479K)
    - Chip Seal Bucket Spreader Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:40)
    - Chip Seal Bucket Spreader Poster (PDF, 2075K)
  - Culvert Steamer (PDF, 331K)
    - Culvert Steamer Poster (PDF, 4405K)
  - Cutting Edge Rack (PDF, 312K)
    - Cutting Edge Rack Poster (PDF, 2476K)
  - Oil Saver System (PDF, 298K)
    - Oil Saver System Poster (PDF, 1048K)
2020 – Pipe Cleaner (PDF, 781)
- Pipe Cleaner Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:52)
- Pipe Cleaner Poster (PDF, 3766)
- Show other 2020 entries
  - Culvert Rack (PDF, 405)
    - Culvert Rack Poster (PDF, 2612K)
  - Motor Grader Step (PDF, 532)
    - Motor Grader Step Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:15)
    - Motor Grader Step Poster (PDF, 2730K)
2019 – Spring Load Arm Enhancement for Gravel Saver Disc (PDF, 858)
- Spring Load Arm Enhancement Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:00)
- Spring Load Arm Enhancement Poster (PDF, 2243K)
- Show other 2019 entries
  - Snow Bank Buster (PDF, 673)
    - Snow Bank Buster Demonstration 1 (Video Length: 00:01:05)
    - Snow Bank Buster Demonstration 2 (Video Length: 00:00:39)
    - Snow Bank Buster Poster (PDF, 4907K)
2018 – Crack Leveling Material Spreader (PDF, 783K)
- Crack Leveling Material Spreader Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:42)
- Show other 2018 entries
  - Sign Rack in Sign Truck (PDF, 303K)
  - Sign Reflectivity Assessment Tool (PDF, 498K)
    - Sign Reflectivity Assessment Tool Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:36)
  - Swing-a-Way Bridge Marker (PDF, 770K)
    - Swing Away Bridge Marker Demonstration 1 (Video Length: 00:00:11)
    - Swing Away Bridge Marker Demonstration 2 (Video Length: 00:00:27)
2017 – Drain Tile Placement Trailer (PDF, 520K)
- Drain Tile Placement Trailer Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:05)
- Show other 2017 entries
  - Cattail Slayer (PDF, 373K)
    - Cattail Slayer Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:40)
  - Culvert Blaster (PDF, 680K)
    - Culvert Blaster Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:52)
  - Sign Step & Sign Rack (PDF, 927K)
    - Sign Step & Sign Rack Demonstration (Video Length: 00:03:54)
2016 – Pickup Sign Ramp (PDF, 1174K)
2015 – Service Truck Tire Carrier (PDF, 162K)
2014 – Redesigned Sign Truck (PDF, 281K)
2013 – Sign Repair Platform (PDF, 340K)
2012 – Motor Grader Wheel Rake (PDF, 280K)
- Wheel Rake in Action (Video Length: 00:02:01)
- Wheel Rake Location (Video Length: 00:00:28)
2011 – Snow Pusher (PDF, 417K)
2010 – Cutting Edge Lift (PDF, 269K)
2009 – Disk for Motor Grader (PDF, 109K)
- Show other 2009 entries
  - Drop Trailer (PDF, 1037K)
  - Electric Utility Safety Cone Zone Program (PDF, 335K)
  - Electric Utility Safety Cone Zone Program II (PDF, 27K)
  - Wheeled Grout Box (PDF, 215K)
2008 – Utility Lift Mechanism (PDF, 74K)

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