Fargo City Commission to Discuss 12th Avenue North Bridge Reconstruction

Commissioners will hear updates on the bridge project and a recommendation for a mini-roundabout at the Elm Street intersection.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:39pm

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The Fargo City Commission will receive an update on the reconstruction of the 12th Avenue North bridge over the Red River at their upcoming meeting. Transportation Division Engineer Jeremy Gorden will present, and the commission will act on a recommendation from the Public Works Project Evaluation Committee to install a mini-roundabout at the intersection of Elm Street and 12th Avenue North. The commission will also get a recap of 2025 activities from the Downtown Fargo Business Improvement District.

Why it matters

The 12th Avenue North bridge is a key transportation link in Fargo, and its reconstruction is an important infrastructure project for the city. The decision on the mini-roundabout will impact traffic flow and safety at a busy intersection. The update from the Downtown Fargo Business Improvement District provides insight into the state of the city's central business district.

The details

The 12th Avenue North bridge over the Red River is undergoing reconstruction, and the Fargo City Commission will receive an update on the project from Transportation Division Engineer Jeremy Gorden. The commission will also consider a recommendation from the Public Works Project Evaluation Committee to install a mini-roundabout at the intersection of Elm Street and 12th Avenue North as part of the project. Additionally, the commission will get a recap of 2025 activities from the Downtown Fargo Business Improvement District and its Executive Director, Rocky Schneider.

  • The Fargo City Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Jeremy Gorden

Transportation Division Engineer for the City of Fargo.

Public Works Project Evaluation Committee

A committee that provides recommendations to the Fargo City Commission on public works projects.

Rocky Schneider

Executive Director of the Downtown Fargo Business Improvement District.

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The takeaway

The Fargo City Commission's upcoming meeting will focus on important infrastructure and development issues for the city, including the reconstruction of the 12th Avenue North bridge and the potential installation of a mini-roundabout, as well as an update on the state of the downtown business district.