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Warm temperatures caused 13th Ave. near 6 St. E. in West Fargo to buckle. (photo courtesy Grace L.)

Warm temperatures cause roads to buckle

July 3, 2025

KVRR Staff,

WEST FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) — Warm weather has created some trouble for commuters as some area roads have buckled. Roads buckle when the temperature is high enough to cause the pavement to expand. This is typically when temperatures are above 90º F for several days. Roads are designed so they can expand and contract without causing issues. When concrete is exposed…

Intense Heat Over the Weekend Has Caused Some Problems on the Roads in the Metro

June 29, 2020

FARGO, N.D. – 42nd Avenue in Fargo between 34th and 36th avenues South buckled Saturday afternoon and has been closed ever since. The heat caused the pavement to heat up to near 120 degrees which then made it expand beyond its limits. Fargo Public Works has been out repairing the stretch of road. “I just know when pavement temperatures start…