The City of Fargo announced this morning that the North Broadway Bridge closed February 11 and will remain closed to auto traffic and pedestrians indefinitely. This bridge is jointly maintained by Clay County and the City of Fargo. It crosses the Red River into Minnesota at Broadway Street.
The closure comes as a proactive response to an emerging tilt in one of the bridge’s piers (supports) discovered through regular preventative monitoring of the bridge. The pier’s shift is caused by pressure created by the movement of the soil surrounding the pier. This shift, while not identified as an immediate threat to the structural integrity of the bridge, requires further in-depth analysis before repair or other action can begin. The current angle of the pier’s tilt does not meet the threshold for complete closure; however, based on the rate of movement in the pier, staff from both the City of Fargo and Clay County have determined closure of the bridge will best ensure the continuing safety of metro area travelers.
During the closure, traffic will be detoured to the Wall Street Avenue bridge, which is located approximately one half mile northwest of the North Broadway Bridge.
