Work is complete at the Oriska Rest Area, and the new $10 million facility is now open to the public. It has 26 truck parking spaces.
The project included replacing the existing building and reconstructing the parking lot to better serve travelers along Interstate 94. The new facility features four sheltered picnic tables, a courtyard, a walking path, and a dog park.
“This project is a significant investment in improving the experience for people traveling along I-94, especially the freight haulers who rely on safe and accessible places to stop,” said NDDOT Maintenance Division Director Brandon Beise. “The new facility provides modern amenities, more space, and a welcoming environment for travelers.”
The interior design was a team effort with input and display items provided by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, North Dakota Department of Commerce, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota.
The rest area is located two miles east of Oriska along Interstate 94 at mile marker 304. The previous facility closed for reconstruction in April 2025.
