FM Area Diversion Project

In recognition of World Photography Day, here are some of our favorite shots of the FM Area Diversion project. Which do you like best?

"The collaboration and coordination between our local, state and federal entities is astounding. Two states, two counties, three cities, working together on a project of this magnitude demonstrates the impossible is possible if everyone works together. I am proud to be part of a project that will bring permanent, reliable flood protection to the FM area for generations to come." ~ City of Moorhead, Minnesota Mayor Shelly Carlson, MFDA Board Chairwoman

Meet more project leaders at http://www.fmdiversion.gov/project-leaders?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=FM%20Area%20Diversion%20Project

Earlier this week, we shared how much concrete will be needed for the 19 road and railroad bridges that will be part of the FM Area Diversion project. Today, we show you where they are going up.

Fast Fact: 500 bridge girders will be used to construct the 19 crossings needed for the FM Area Diversion. See what else will it will take to get these completed.

Fast Fact: 19 Bridges Five-hundred bridge girders will be used to construct crossings for the FM Area Diversion. See what else will be needed for ASN Constructors to complete the ...

As the 30-mile-long stormwater diversion channel comes to fruition, road and railroad bridges will be necessary to move across it. The man behind some of those crossings is Dan Veillette with ASN Constructors. Meet him and learn about his construction teams and the work he does.

Faces of the Diversion: Dan Veillette As the 30-mile-long stormwater diversion channel diverts floodwater, road and railroad bridges will be necessary to maneuver across it. The man behind some o...

It's been a busy summer for the FM Area Diversion project! Follow the progress at https://fmdiversion.gov/project-status-road-closures/construction-status/

Have you wondered about what happens downstream when the FM Area Diversion operates?

Myth Buster: Downstream Flows Q. Aren't we just sending our flooding problems downstream by allowing water to leave the channel and re-enter the Red River near Georgetown, Minnesota?A. De...

The entire FM Area Diversion project is nearly halfway done! See where most of the work was occurring this month.

July 2024 Construction Flyover The best view of FM Area Diversion construction is right here! Our drone takes you over many of the components under construction and provides an update on a...

Q. When somebody says "100-year flood," what does that really mean?

A. There's a 1% chance in any given year that floodwaters will reach that level.

Curious how high that level is? It's marked on the Spirit of the Sandbagger.

This isn't your grandparents' kind of construction! Get a glimpse at some of the technology being used to build the FM Area Diversion project.

Fast Fact: Drone Survey Data Traditional methods make surveying the winding low-flow channel portion of the stormwater diversion channel incredibly difficult. Instead, ASN Constructors r...

Meet Anthony Herman, a high-flying engineer working on the FM Area Diversion project. "I love drones, dirt and controlling water, so it doesn't get much better than this," he said.

Watch our newest Faces of the Diversion video to see what else the drone survey manager does as part of the ASN Constructors' survey department.

Faces of the Diversion: Anthony Herman As a kid, Anthony Herman built remote-controlled cars, planes and boats. Now, as a drone program manager on ASN Constructors’ survey team, he combines his pa...

"Reducing or eliminating the threat of a catastrophic event will help secure the health and safety of our communities that were previously threatened by near-catastrophic flooding events." ~ Commissioner Kevin Campbell, MFDA Board member

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Happy Independence Day from all of us working toward delivering permanent, reliable flood protection!

There's lots of construction going on! Our progress map shows all the work being done. You can follow the progress being made by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District and ASN Constructors at https://fmdiversion.gov/project-status-road-closures/construction-status/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=FM%20Area%20Diversion%20Project

Here's a chance to work on a project that will protect 260,000 people and $18 billion in infrastructure!

We are actively seeking dedicated concrete workers for the FM Area Diversion Project. Let's build a legacy because great projects are built not merely on concrete, but on the firm resolve and hard work of people like YOU! 🏗️

Secure your future with ASN Constructors and help shape the future of our region.

Visit our website to start your journey: https://vist.ly/39ia9

To all the dads working to protect our community by helping to build permanent flood protection, we wish you a happy Father's Day!

Happy Flag Day! Let's celebrate the values that make our nation strong and remember the sacrifices made for our liberty.

The Red River Structure will be the largest of the three structures being built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District for the FM Area Diversion project. Curious how it compares to the two smaller structures? Watch and find out.

Fast Fact: Red River Structure Progress The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor working on the Red River Structure will be placing a lot of concrete through the summer. See how far they’ve come...

There's more to the FM Area Diversion project than flood protection. Jodi Smith, MFDA director of lands and compliance, tells us about the many green, resilient initiatives built into the project's design on this World Environment Day.

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There's more work happening on the FM Area Diversion project than ever before! Our progress map shows everything that's under construction, and it's a lot. You can follow the progress being made by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District and ASN Constructors at

Construction Status | Metro Flood Diversion Authority Get reports from the Metro Flood Diversion Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the construction of the FM Area Diversion.

In the midst of an already busy construction season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District just awarded another contract for a portion of the southern embankment. Follow the progress across the entire project by subscribing to The Diversion Current at www.fmdiversion.gov/subscribe.

NEWS! We awarded a $23.9 million contract to PWS, Inc. of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, to complete the Southern Embankment Reach SE-4 portion of the Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota, Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project, May 28.

The Southern Embankment Reach SE-4 portion is in Clay County, Minnesota, and consists of an embankment that will extend from the Red River Structure, currently under construction, to the Wilkin County line.

The total length of the embankment is approximately 5.7 miles. The embankment material will come from the borrow ditch adjacent to the embankment. The project will also include four road crossings (at 3rd St. S., 140th Ave. S., 150th Ave. S. and 160th Ave. S.), and two drop structures into the Red River and Wolverton Creek.
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
FM Area Diversion Project
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Today, we honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Let's take a moment this Memorial Day to remember and thank those who gave everything for our country.