Fargo Public Works

Winter Storm Watch Issued: Fargo Public Works Switching Gears to Plow Snow

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Unfortunately, it is no April Fools joke, this week we are under a winter storm watch with an expected six inches of snow. “We’re anticipating some rain and weather coming in tomorrow. The National Weather Service has the winter storm watch until 9 am Thursday morning I believe. And we’re anticipating the moisture coming down as rain…

Move your vehicles from Downtown Fargo avenues Sunday, December 22

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Public Works is urging people downtown to move their vehicles from avenues so they can easily move snow. It’s scheduled to begin the evening of Sunday, December 22 and crews will work into Monday morning. Vehicles located in no-parking areas on Downtown’s east/west avenues will be impounded to ensure crews can complete snow removal efforts….

Planned University Drive Closure

Public Works says they are closing the lanes so they can complete water utility repairs.

FARGO, N.D. – A heads up for commuters that your journeys on Monday may be impacted by some scheduled repairs. The city of Fargo put out a notice stating that the southbound lanes of University Drive North will be reduced to one lane of traffic between 15th Avenue North and 14th Avenue North. That closure begins at 8 A.M. on…

Rare Snow Squall Hits Area Roads

The weather pattern is characterized by sudden, sharp winds that severely limit visibility.

FARGO, N.D. – Fresh snow wasn’t the issue for drivers on Fargo-Moorhead area roadways on December 4th. It was a consistent series of blustery wind patterns that kicked up the existing snow and put a huge damper on visibility. “It’s down to 100 feet or less at times when the wind is still blowing that fresh snow around,” said Corey…

Drivers Grapple With Road Conditions After First Snow of Winter

Fargo Public Works began plowing right at midnight, but over 20 crashes were still reported to the police department.

FARGO, N.D. – It’s been so long since people in the Fargo-Moorhead area have seen snow, one could almost forgive them for being caught off guard on their morning commutes. The Fargo Public Works department, however, was primed and ready. “We’re coping well,” said Fargo Public Works Service Manager Corey Houim. “Crews hit the streets last night after midnight, we’ve…

After a month, Fargo’s new camping ordinance going well

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Since the City of Fargo’s new ordinance banning camping within 100 feet of critical infrastructure or public paths went into effect last month, Fargo Cass Public Health staff have been working with the homeless to relocate them. Harm Reduction Division Community Liaison Chandler Esslinger says the response from people has been positive. Eesslinger says Harm Reduction staff…

Fargo Public Works prepares for the snow

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s only September, but preparations for the snow are already underway at Fargo Public Works. They are currently working on repairing equipment, analyzing routes and making sure that when the snow arrives they are ready to clear it efficiently. Their equipment takes heavy wear scraping the roads, and parts have to be repaired regularly. Fleet Manager…