The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a proposal to rebuild and repair about 0.1 miles of Interstate 15 Frontage Road located 4.2 miles south of Cascade in Cascade County.

The project begins at reference post 34.5 and extends north for 0.1 miles, ending at reference post 34.6.

Proposed work includes grading, graveling, plant mix surfacing, earthwork and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal) and pavement markings. The purpose of the project is to stabilize a slope failure that is affecting approximately 400 feet of the east embankment slopes and realign the roadway away from the failure.

Construction is tentatively planned for late summer or fall of 2018 depending on completion of design and permitting. New right-of-way will be required. MDT staff will contact all potentially affected landowners prior to performing survey work on their land. Staff will again contact landowners prior to construction regarding property acquisition and temporary construction permits.

For more information, contact Great Falls District Preconstruction Engineer Steve Prinzing at 406-454 5880. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Montana Department of Transportation Great Falls office at P.O. Box 1359, Great Falls, MT 59403-1359, or online at: mdt.mt.gov/mdt/comment_form.shtml

Please note that your comments are for project UPN 9620000. Alternative accessible formats of this information will be provided upon request by contacting Alice Flesch, Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-9229; TTY (800) 335-7592; fax (406) 444-7243; or e-mail toaflesch@mt.gov.

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MDT is also seeking public comment on a proposal to construct new sidewalks and repair existing sidewalks in Cascade.

The project is along the west side of 3rd Street between 2nd Avenue South and 4th Avenue South, along the west side of 2nd Street between Central Avenue and 4th Avenue South, and along the south side of 3rd Avenue South between 3rd Street and 1st Street (Montana Highway 68).

Proposed work includes construction of approximately 2,500 feet of new sidewalk, curb ramps upgraded to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, spot replacement of deteriorated sidewalk, retaining walls, signing and revegetation.

The purpose of the project is to construct sidewalks to safely route pedestrians to and from the Cascade School Complex, the Downtown Business District, and throughout the south side of Cascade.

The project is tentatively scheduled for construction in 2019, depending on completion of all project development activities and availability of funding.

No new right-of-way or utility relocations are anticipated. However, some impacts to landscaping and fencing located within the existing right-of-way is anticipated. Adjacent landowners will be contacted regarding these impacts.

The project is funded with Federal Highway Administration Transportation Alternatives funds and Town of Cascade local matching funds.

For more information, contact Great Falls District Preconstruction Engineer Steve Prinzing at 406-454 5880 or Project Design Engineer Dave Holien at 406-444 6118. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Montana Department of Transportation Great Falls office at P.O. Box 1359, Great Falls, MT  59403-1359, or online at: mdt.mt.gov/mdt/comment_form.shtml

Please note that your comments are for project UPN 9439000. Alternative accessible formats of this information will be provided upon request by contacting Alice Flesch, Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 444-9229; TTY (800) 335-7592; fax (406) 444-7243; or e-mail toaflesch@mt.gov.