Washington Street is the longest northbound road in Bismarck, running from south of Sibley Drive in southern Bismarck to Highway 1804 in northern Bismarck. Washington Street has been the source of discussion and controversy for decades, specifically in the area around the Hughes Education Center near Avenue C. This stretch of Washington Street recently underwent a restoration project, that included slight widening of the stretch from Rosser Avenue to Avenue D with a continuous center turn lane, and adding a much-needed traffic signal at the intersection of Avenue C.

The Washington Street construction project was the target of serious debate for a number of years. Citizens realized that there was a desperate need for improvement along this busy stretch of road, however were also concerned about the widened road creating other problems, including the loss of historic trees along the boulevard. Compromises were eventually made and the construction was completed in October 2007.

In northern Bismarck, Washington Street is the main road to Horizon Middle School and also passes by Northbrook Mall. The YMCA and Tom O'Leary Golf Course are located near the intersection of Divide Avenue.

Washington Street widens to four lanes in southern Bismarck, south of Rosser Avenue, through the western edge of downtown. Once rated the most dangerous intersection in Bismarck, the intersection of Bismarck Expressway sees heavy traffic, and is also home to several nearby restaurants & retailers.

Washing Street is also an important part of the address system in Bismarck, with all streets east of Washington designated as "East" and vice-versa. The street numbering system is also based on Washington Street's location.

Speed:	25 MPH (north of Main Avenue) 35 MPH (south of Main Avenue)
# Lanes:	Two (north of Rosser Avenue) Four (south of Rosser Avenue)
Intersections:	Century Avenue, Interstate Avenue, Divide Avenue, Boulevard Avenue, Avenue C, Rosser Avenue, Bismarck Expressway
Destinations:	Elks Club, Staples, Dan's Super Market, Custer Park, Hughes Education Center, YMCA, Tom O'Leary Golf Course, Northbrook Mall, Horizon Middle School
	*Intended for reference only, not intended to provide complete listing