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Fargo Mini Marathon Causes Road Closures in Moorhead

The City of Moorhead is asking residents to reduce speed and use caution on the roadway in these areas.

October 18, 2019

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MOORHEAD, M.N.–The altered course route for the Fargo Mini Marathon will cause road closures. Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday, 15th Avenue North in Moorhead will be closed from 11th Street to the Red River. The course will also affect individuals living north of 15th Avenue and west of 11th Street up to Johnson Park….

City of Fargo Celebrates Completion of Phase One of Main Avenue Makeover

Built in the 1950's, Main Avenue is one of the oldest roads in Fargo

October 17, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — The city of Fargo is celebrating a major change in what locals call the SoMa neighborhood. That’s the area South of Main Avenue. It was recently gutted and reconstructed as part one of the Main Avenue Makeover project. “The biggest improvements are the infrastructure improvements that the drainage — some of the original infrastructure underneath the road…

Clay County Highway Department Cautions Driving on Rural Roadways

Due to heavy rain and snow, maintenance on rural roads has been minimal.

October 15, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Clay County Highway Department says rural gravel roadways need to be traveled with extreme caution. Due to heavy rain and snow, maintenance on rural roads has been minimal. The roads may be wet, slippery and in some cases, covered with water. Anyone wanting to report safety concerns or questions can contact the Clay County Highway Department at 218-299-5099….

3rd Steet Underpass in Moorhead Closed due to High Water

The Red River measured at 22.1 feet and a crest of 22.5 feet is expected between Tuesday and Thursday.

October 14, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The 3rd Street underpass in Moorhead has been closed due to the elevated Red River levels. The Red River measured at 22.1 feet and a crest of 22.5 feet is expected between Tuesday and Thursday. The City of Moorhead is monitoring gates and pump stations throughout the city. The gate and pump station that prevents the river from backing…

State Tests New Technology to Catch Carpool Lane Cheaters

A citation can cost carpool lane cheaters up to $300.

October 14, 2019

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MINNEAPOLIS –Minnesota transportation officials are testing new technology to catch carpool lane cheaters. Through September, the State Patrol issued nearly 3,500 citations to drivers who illegally used the lanes reserved for two or more people, buses, motorcycles and solo drivers who pay to use them. That compares with 2,933 citations in all of last year. The Department of Transportation is…

Portions of I-94 and US 2 Closed Due to Weather Conditions

Snow plows have been pulled from roadways in Devils Lake due to zero visibility.

October 11, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Highway Patrol are closing roadways due to heavy snow and wind. I-94 is closed westbound from Bismarck to Fargo and eastbound from Bismarck to Valley City. I-29 is closed northbound and southbound from Grand Forks to the Canadian Border. US Highway 2 is closed eastbound and westbound from Rugby…

Main Avenue and 2nd Street South Intersection Opens as Roundabout

The North Dakota Department of Transportation says the two-lane roundabout is the first of its kind in North Dakota.

October 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–The Main Avenue and 2nd Street South intersection is opening as a two-lane roundabout on Wednesday. The North Dakota Department of Transportation says the two-lane roundabout is the first of its kind in North Dakota. It is expected to eliminate the rate of high-speed crashes, accommodate vehicles of all sizes, and increase safety for drivers as well as pedestrians….

City of Fargo Clears Up Parking Confusion

The city has added a total of 74 on–street parking spots between Broadway and 2nd Street this year

October 7, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — City officials describe the Main Avenue reconstruction project as a gateway into a safe and accessible corridor through the heart of Fargo. But that safety was put in limbo for a short while. It started back in August when a stretch of road on the corner of Broadway and Main Avenue caused a mix–up for drivers. “The…

Construction & Traffic Updates

September 27, 2019

KVRR Staff

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42nd Street South Closed to Southbound Traffic Starting Monday

The closure is expected to be in place up to two weeks.

September 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–42nd Street South will be closed to Southbound traffic between 32nd and 30th Avenues South beginning Monday, September 30. Vehicles will be detoured to 30th Avenue South via 45th Street. Northbound traffic will remain open. One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open on 42nd Street between 19th and 30th Avenues South. The closure is expected to…