# Fargo crash shuts a busy intersection

> A crash closed 15th Avenue South at University Drive South, and police say it will stay shut for a while.
- Title: Fargo crash shuts a busy intersection · Valleynewslive
- Summary: A crash closed 15th Avenue South at University Drive South, and police say it will stay shut for a while. Skip 15th Avenue South and University Drive South…
- Keywords: fargo, traffic, crash, road closure, north dakota, news, local, shuts, busy, intersection, Valleynewslive
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/14/15th-avenue-south-university-drive-south-closed-after-crash-fargo
- Published: 2026-09-14T00:49:48.834+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fargo, traffic, crash, road closure, north dakota, news, local
## An intersection went dark
A crash shut down the intersection of 15th Avenue South and University Drive South in Fargo. The closure is temporary, but not brief.

> The intersection of 15th Avenue South and University Drive South is temporarily closed after a crash
## Police made the call
The Fargo Police Department confirmed the closure. It is their scene and their decision on when traffic moves again.
## Officers are on scene
Police are working the crash site now, which is why nothing is moving through that corner of south Fargo.

> officers are on the scene
## Expect a long wait
The department says the intersection will stay closed for an extended period. This is not a ten minute delay.

> expected to remain closed for an extended period of time
## Route around it
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area entirely rather than try to squeeze past. Pick another north south route through south Fargo.

> Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
## Watch for the all clear
Fargo police say they will post an update when the intersection reopens. Until that lands, assume it is still shut.

> will provide an update when the intersection reopens
## Key takeaway

Skip 15th Avenue South and University Drive South until Fargo police say the intersection is open again.