Short-Term Closure of University Drive South and 32nd Avenue South Intersection to Begin Wednesday, May 27
The closure is for underground utility work
32nd Ave. S (BR-26-H1)
The intersection of University Drive South and 32nd Avenue South is set to close Wednesday, May 27, as construction continues in Phase 2 of Segment 3 for the ongoing 32nd Avenue South Reconstruction Project. The short-term closure will last approximately three weeks.
This closure allows crews to safely complete essential underground utility work at the intersection of 32nd Avenue South and University Drive South. The closure is part of the City of Fargo’s multi-year effort to modernize infrastructure, enhance safety and improve overall traffic flow through this key corridor.
University Drive South intersection closure impact:
The intersection of University Drive South and 32nd Avenue South will be closed to all traffic. Detours will be in place for through traffic. All local businesses and properties will remain accessible. Pedestrian access will be maintained on at least one side of the street at all times.
Current traffic impacts:
• 32nd Avenue South between University Drive South east to the Red River remains closed as part of Phase 1.
• 32nd Avenue South between 15th Street South and University Drive South is closed as part of Phase 2.
• The intersection of University Drive South at 32nd Avenue South will be closed, effective May 26. A longer duration closure will occur later in Phase 2.
• The 15th Street South and 32nd Avenue South intersection is scheduled to open Tuesday, May 26. A longer duration closure will occur later in Phase 2 to complete the reconstruction of the intersection.
• The following detours will be in effect:
o Eastbound 32nd Avenue traffic detoured via 35th Avenue South.
o Westbound 32nd Avenue traffic detoured via 27th Avenue South.
o Southbound and northbound University Drive traffic detour via 18th Street South.
Public open house scheduled for Tuesday, June 9:
Residents, property owners, business owners and commuters are invited to attend a public open house regarding ongoing improvements to 32nd Avenue South. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Public Library at 2801 32nd Ave. S. in Fargo.
City engineers and representatives from Apex Engineering Group and Reede Construction will be available to discuss the 32nd Avenue South Reconstruction Project. There will be no formal presentation.