Traffic on Interstate 94 in Fargo was temporarily halted Friday afternoon, August 8, 2025, due to a downed power line over teh Red River bridge. The incident caused eastbound lanes to be diverted to the University Drive exit starting at approximately 1:12 p.m.
The Fargo Fire Department responded to the scene at 1:12 p.m., according to Pulsepoint, and concluded their work at 2:18 p.m. The North Dakota Highway Patrol announced the reopening of the eastbound lanes via Facebook at 2:25 p.m.
The disruption occurred amidst ongoing structural improvements to the I-94 bridge, a project initiated by the North Dakota Department of transportation (NDDOT) earlier this summer. the NDDOT anticipates completing the project by October 8, 2025. The bridge carries approximately 30,000 vehicles daily, according to NDDOT traffic counts.
The NDDOT project includes deck repairs and joint replacements to extend the lifespan of the bridge, which was originally constructed in 1968.The total cost of the project is estimated at $12.5 million.
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