Engineering

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    Traffic Alert: Construction to begin on 4 Ave N from 14 St N to 17 St N on Monday June 15

    Starting Monday, June 15, construction will begin on 4 Ave N from 14 St N to 17 St N starting at 7 am. This phase of the project is expected to last 5-6 weeks, weather permitting.

    Properties that are located on 4 Ave N between 14 St N & 17 St N may lose direct access to driveways during this construction phase. We ask that all affected addresses please utilize adjacent street parking locations outside of the designated construction area. We also ask that residents do not park directly adjacent or in front of the closures and construction signage.

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    Traffic Alert: Portions of 40 Ave S Closed Starting Tuesday, June 9

    Starting Tuesday, June 9 at 9am, 40 Ave S will be closed for a City roadway construction project from 9 St S through 11 St S, and from 16 St S to 20 St S. A portion of 14 St S from 40 Ave S to 41 Ave S will also be closed. During this time, a detour route utilizing 30 Ave S, 8 St S & 20 St S will be implemented. This phase of the project is anticipated to take 6 weeks to complete, weather permitting.

    Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes and expect delays and congestion in the area.

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    MnDOT update: Portion of 11 St to close week of May 4 for finishing work
    Heads up, Moorhead! During the week of May 4, lasting for about a week, there will be an additional closure on 11 St between 1 Ave N and 2 Ave N. Crews will be completing some sidewalk work in that block just north of 1 Ave. Please follow the signed detour. 
    Once they finish there, the crews will begin doing some finishing touches along First Avenue North, too! Motorists can expect to encounter a lane closure on 1 Ave N during that time.
    Construction progress on 11 St Underpass
    Progress has continued this spring on the project's excavations and retaining walls in Stage 3 on Center Ave and 11 St. That work remains the primary focus, as crews construct, pour and wait for curing on the retaining walls. They'll soon begin the final connection of the underground utilities as well, and then will start grading the new roadway underneath the underpass bridges on 11 St and rebuilding Center Ave.
    As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding as the project progresses. We are still on schedule for completion in Fall 2026!
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    Spring Reminder: Time to Redirect Your Sump Pump!

    As the spring showers roll in, the City of Moorhead wants to remind residents that it’s time to direct your sump pump discharge outside.

    Between now and October 1, sump pumps must not drain into the sanitary sewer system. Instead, they should be directed:

    • Into the storm sewer via a proper connection
    • On the ground at least 20 feet away from your home
    • Through a buried line to the curb

    Why it matters:
    Sending sump pump water into the sanitary sewer overwhelms the system, especially during heavy rains, leading to potential sewer backups and costly property damage. This excess water can impact not just your home, but your entire neighborhood.

    Before you redirect your discharge line outdoors, double-check that the line is clear of ice and blockages to avoid any overflow or flooding.

    It’s a small switch that makes a big difference.
    By helping prevent sewer backups and keeping our system running efficiently, you’re protecting your home, and doing your part for the community.

    Learn more about sump pump requirements and wastewater management.

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    City invites public feedback on 1 Ave N Study

    The City of Moorhead is evaluating improvement options for 1 Ave N from 12 St to Center Avenue (Hwy 10) in Moorhead. Ongoing redevelopment, revitalization, and deteriorating pavement conditions along the corridor has prompted an evaluation of the corridor for future reconstruction.

    The project will evaluate current and future conditions and utilize public feedback to develop corridor concepts for future implementation. Public feedback is being collected through a project website to gather information on topics such as safety, pedestrian/mobility access, pavement conditions, and business access.  

    The current construction timeline is tentatively planned for 2027 or 2028.