Northern Red River Flooding

About The Project

The flooding of the Red River impacts large portions of Minnesota and North Dakota. Many roads and bridges are frequently overtopped in this area which have had a substantial effect on transportation agencies, users, and the surrounding communities, forcing vehicles to follow detours, limiting access and service across the region, and requiring roadway monitoring, cleanup, and repairs.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is working in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to gain a better understanding of what can be done to improve transportation in the Northern Red River Valley during flooding events, from approximately Grand Forks, ND to the Canadian border.

The goal of the multi-year study is to identify projects to reduce the frequency and duration of Interstate and Highway closures due to flooding of the Red River.

Project Goals

  • Estimated Project Cost:
    As this is a study, there are no project costs.
  • Estimated Completion:
    May 2027

Project Location

Contacts

Jennifer Koehler
Barr Engineering Project Manager
jkoehler@barr.com
Alternative Contact
Monte Deis
NDDOT Northern Red River Project Manager
mdeis@nd.gov