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Even with the April showers these last couple of weeks, progress continues on the 11th Street underpass with multiple operations underway.
Current work and happenings
Building demolition continues throughout the project area, and the rain turned out to be a big help in keeping dust down while that work takes place! On the days when Mother Nature is feeling more sunny and dry, the contractor uses water trucks to manage any dust and debris.
On Eighth Street, north of First Avenue, crews are working on the outfall structure in the park. This is an important part of the storm sewer system, which outfalls to the Red River. If you're in this area, you'll notice large metal posts in the ground, referred to as shoring. These posts help to keep everything in place so the construction workers can safely perform their job while inside the deep excavation.
At both railroad crossings along 11th Street, crews are grading in these areas to prepare each site for construction of the shoofly at each track. A shoofly is the temporary railroad bypass, which will move trains off of the main track while crews work underneath it to begin building the underpasses.
And in the northwest corner of 11th Street and First Avenue, crews are beginning work on the lift station.
Other reminders
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Join us in-person monthly, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., for "Coffee & Construction" at Moorhead's Hjemkomst Center, located at 202 1st Ave N. Future meeting dates are: June 6, July 11 and August 1.
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Train horns have resumed in the Downtown Quiet Zone during construction hours (Monday - Friday, 6am - 7pm). This is a requirement of the railroad, and we appreciate your understanding as worker safety is prioritized.
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Moorhead businesses are open during construction! If your destination falls within/near the work zone or along the detour routes, please check in with the business to determine the best route there.
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Never enter an area that's blocked by barriers or cones. It is not safe to drive, walk or bike around barricades, even in areas where workers aren't present or active. Those boundaries are set up for your safety. There are signed detours installed for both motorists and pedestrians. Please use those routes.
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There may be other projects in Moorhead that could affect your travel routes, so please check in with the City of Moorhead for plans and impacts. Visit their website or follow the City of Moorhead on Facebook.
 Building demolitions continue in the 11th Street underpass project area
 Crews spray water during building demolitions to help manage dust and debris.
 Shoring is installed in the park to allow crews to work on the storm sewer outfall to the Red River
 View of 11th Street and First Avenue, where crews are working on the lift station.
"Coffee & Construction" meetings
As construction progresses, we will continue to host in-person "Coffee & Construction" public open houses so you can come talk with the project team and get your questions answers. Join us for a hot cup of coffee and conversations about construction at Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, on the following Thursday mornings:
- June 6, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
- July 11, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
- Aug. 1, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Detour map
First Avenue is closed between 10th Street and 12th Street, and 11th Street is closed between Second Ave North and Main Avenue, with the intersections at Center Avenue and Main Avenue remaining open to traffic.
- To/from North Moorhead detour: 14th St N, 4th Ave N, 9th St N.
- East/west detour: 8th St N, Center Ave and 14th St N.
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More information
Please report any issues to the 11th Street Underpass hotline number at 218-292-8779.
For more information about this project, visit mndot.gov/d4/projects/moorhead11thstunderpass.
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