N.D. Cent. Code § 24-02-02.1: Agreement for the construction of the Oahe bridge

The director is authorized to execute an agreement with the federal government for the construction of a bridge over the Oahe Reservoir wherein the department agrees to hold the United States harmless and free from damages due to the construction or operation and maintenance of such bridge, except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the United States or its contractors. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the director is authorized to accept ownership of or otherwise place onto the state highway system, a bridge and connecting roadway over the Oahe Reservoir.