List of roads in Grand Forks, North Dakota facts for kids
Grand Forks, North Dakota, has a cool and organized way of naming its roads! Roads that go from north to south are usually called "streets." Roads that go from east to west are called "avenues."
Streets are numbered starting from the Red River and increasing as you go west. Avenues are numbered based on their distance north or south of Demers Avenue. Demers Avenue is a very old and important road in the city, right next to the train tracks.
Important Roads Running East-West
These are some of the main roads in Grand Forks that run from east to west. They are listed from the northern part of the city to the southern part.
- Gateway Drive (US 2)
Gateway Drive is a super important road! It's also part of US 2, which is a big highway. You'll find the Grand Forks International Airport and the Ralph Engelstad Arena here. It's also near the northern edge of the University of North Dakota (UND). Lots of businesses and factories are along this road.
- Sixth Avenue North
This road has many homes, and it's close to the University of North Dakota and the Ralph Engelstad Arena.
- University Avenue
University Avenue runs right through the University of North Dakota campus. You'll find homes and businesses here, especially in the downtown area.
- Demers Avenue
Demers Avenue is a busy road with many shops and businesses. It's also home to the Sorlie Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Red River.
- 13th Avenue South
This road helps connect different neighborhoods and is where you'll find the Altru Health System, a major hospital.
- 17th Avenue South
This avenue is mostly residential, meaning there are many homes here. It's also where Red River High School is located.
- 24th Avenue South
This road helps people get around different neighborhoods. The Columbia Mall is located near here.
- 32nd Avenue South (US 81 Business)
This is a very busy road with lots of stores and restaurants. It's also part of US 81 Business. You'll find the Columbia Mall and the Grand Forks Marketplace Mall along this road. Some parts also have homes.
- 40th Avenue South
This road mainly helps connect different residential areas.
- 47th Avenue South
This avenue is in the southern part of the city and is mostly residential. New areas are still being built here.
Old Road Names: What They Used to Be Called
Road names can sometimes change over time! Here are some roads in Grand Forks that used to have different names. The name in bold is what it's called now, and the name in italics is its old name.
- First Avenue North - Alpha Avenue
- Second Avenue North - International Avenue
- University Avenue - Selkirk Avenue and later Third Avenue North
- Fourth Avenue North - Cheyenne Avenue
- Fifth Avenue North - Dakota Avenue
- Sixth Avenue North - Ione Avenue
- Seventh Avenue North - Hill Avenue
- Eighth Avenue North - Griggs Avenue
- Ninth Avenue North - River Avenue
- Gateway Drive - Skidmore Avenue
