Traffic Doubles on Former Toll Bridge

Fargo officials say traffic on a former toll bridge that crosses the Red River has doubled since the 75-cent fee was dropped.

The cities of Fargo and Moorhead took possession of the bridge from private owners earlier this month after a lengthy court battle.

Fargo traffic engineers say that 1,600 vehicles used the bridge the day before the toll was dropped, and now they are seeing about 3,000 vehicles a day.

Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn says that the next step should be replacing the flood-prone bridge.