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| https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=4e300c2e-33ee-4c4a-8cab-b3ae8a2e7249 | Heitkamp Announces Significant Funds for Improvements to Lake Shure Bridge | 2014-05-28 | 2014 | 2014-05 | Democrat | House | ND | Heidi Heitkamp | H001069 | www.heitkamp.senate.gov | legacy | BISMARCK, N.D. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today announced more than $1.5 million in federal funding for improvements to Lake Shure Bridge near West Fargo. In 2011, a disaster declaration was made when flooding from the Sheyenne River surrounded the Lake Shure community, forcing residents from about 37 households to rely on boats to go to and from their homes. It was the third time the community was isolated by flooding water since 1997. These funds, authorized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will cover three-fourths of the cost to replace the existing bridge with a four span bridge that would reduce flood-related damages to 37 homes. The remaining funds will be provided through both the state and local governments. Too many North Dakotans have to fight to protect their homes and stack sandbags around their communities each spring, said Heitkamp. Folks from the Lake Shure community know all too well the toll of regular flooding on a community as many had to boat to their homes for more than a month. These funds will make a significant difference in their lives and is another important step toward making sure North Dakotans have permanent flood protection, as Ive fought for in Congress. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |