×

Sign In

GF eyes major road project in 2024

By Doug Barrett Aug 31, 2023 | 7:55 AM

The 2023 road construction season is not yet over but Grand Forks officials are already turning their attention to major 2024 projects.

The city council gave preliminary approval this week to a cost participation agreement with the North Dakota DOT on the reconstruction of the Washington Street Underpass corridor – 5th Avenue South to 1st Avenue North.

In addition to a new road surface the project calls for sidewalk improvements…replacing the existing lift station…rehabilitation of the bridge and retaining walls…plus a stormwater pond.

The railroad underpass was originally constructed in 1937 and expanded in 1964. The concrete road dates back to 1964 – with several mill and overlays – the most recent in 2018. The total project cost is estimated at $15.7 million dollars. The city would be on the hook for 10% of the bill. The pond would be constructed near where the old “Smiley” city water tower used to stand.

The project is scheduled to be bid October 13th. Construction would take next year.

Grain Elevator Fire in Minnesota

(Photo submitted) (KNOX) - Crews battled a large fire at a grain elevator in northwestern Minnesota. Several fire departments responded to the CHS grain elevator in Warren. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said that Highway 75 was shut down from ...

North Dakota National Guard Being Sent to D.C.

(Photo courtesy of North Dakota National Guard. via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota will send 60 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., starting in April, for an estimated three months to help police the city. The...

Grand Forks Police Respond to Crash

(File image) (KNOX) - Tuesday afternoon officers from the Grand Forks Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of 32nd Avenue South and South 31st Street for the report of a three vehicle accident involving injuries. An investigation rev...

Grand Forks Spitfires Sign Their First Player Making Franchise History

(Image provided by the Grand Forks Spitfires ) (KNOX) - The Grand Forks Spitfires are proud to announce the first player signing in franchise history, officially welcoming Ally Hetzel to the inaugural 2026 roster. Hetzel, a catcher and utility player...