Center Avenue, 11th Street in Moorhead to open by evening of Oct. 15
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – After nearly three years of construction, the 11th Street underpass project in Moorhead is complete, and Center Avenue and 11th Street are expected to reopen to traffic by early evening on Thurs., Oct. 15, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Construction of the 11th Street Grade Separation project started in March 2024 and was completed in phases. The project delivers two grade separations of 11th Street under the BNSF rail lines, as well as new pavement, improved sidewalks, drainage, utility replacements and signals. The project provides safety and mobility benefits by removing blockages caused by heavy rail traffic.
Last week, state and local officials joined community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 7, to reflect and celebrate the project’s progress and Moorhead’s future.
“It was great to come together with our partners to celebrate the hard work that’s gone into this project,” said District Engineer Shiloh Wahl. “This major investment in infrastructure will improve daily life in Moorhead, ease commutes and improve safety, accessibility and emergency response times. We are grateful to residents and businesses for their understanding and support of the project, and we look forward to reopening on Oct. 15.”
MnDOT thanks residents, motorists, businesses, and the Moorhead community for their patience and commitment to safety during construction.
Ames Construction was awarded the project with a bid of $114.8 million for construction. The overall project cost approximately $171 million, funded primarily through state bonding, and combination of local funds and federal grant.
To learn more about the project, visit mndot.gov/d4/projects/moorhead11thstunderpass.
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