FM Area Diversion Project

09/05/2026

Component Spotlight: The largest control structure for the FM Area Diversion project will hold back the mighty Red River during times of severe flooding. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District has nearly completed construction on the Red River Structure. It took excavating 1.8 million cubic yards, placing 72,000 cubic yards of concrete and drilling 87,000 linear feet of piling to build the structure, which features three 50-by-52.5-foot radial arm gates.

09/03/2026

What does it take to manage the many moving pieces for the FM Area Diversion? It would be significantly more paperwork than a messy desk can hold. See just how much.

08/25/2026

Q. When can I drop my flood insurance?

A. After the FM Diversion project is certified by FEMA. Once construction of the FM Area Diversion Project is completed, FEMA will need to recertify the floodplain. We are working in tandem with FEMA to expedite the process, but it could take until the end of 2030 for the floodplain to be remapped and certified.

08/22/2026

We Asked, Martin Answered: What makes the FM Area Diversion project unique?

08/19/2026

The Diversion Inlet Structure was completed this year, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently turned it over to the Metro Flood Diversion Authority for operations and maintenance. Check out how much the structure's gates weigh!

Curious just how big those three radial-arm gates are on the Divers...

08/18/2026

We're grateful for Senator John Hoeven's ongoing support for the FM Area Diversion project. We gathered this morning to share news regarding his 18th piece of legislation in support of permanent, reliable flood protection -- this time to help us support area agriculture producers.

HORACE, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today outlined a two-part plan he has worked to advance to help protect farmers who may be impacted by the operation of the Fargo-Moorhead region’s […]

08/17/2026

Component Spotlight: The Diversion Inlet Structure's gates will open to allow floodwaters into the stormwater diversion channel. The gates are 50-feet wide and 26-feet tall. To build the structure, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District contractor excavated 264,000 cubic yards of material, installed 55,400 linear feet of steel piling and placed 11,700 cubic yards of concrete.

08/15/2026

Current Event: Interns with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District provide an update on the work being done on Reach 3 of the 22-mile southern embankment.

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08/14/2026

Component Spotlight: All 19 crossings over the 30-mile stormwater diversion channel are now completed! This massive effort by ASN Constructors included construction on railroad, interstate and county road bridges. We recently marked the milestone with a gathering at the 52nd Avenue West crossing, the last that will open to traffic. Read more at https://www.inforum.com/news/west-fargo/all-19-bridges-in-fm-diversion-project-have-been-completed?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=FM%20Area%20Diversion%20Project

08/11/2026

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