The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal to resurface about one mile of US Highway 87 Bypass, also known as 57th Street, on the east side of Great Falls.

The project begins at the intersection with 2nd Avenue North, and extends south, ending near the intersection with 10th Avenue South.

Proposed work includes milling the existing surface, applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement markings, and new signage. The raised medians will be replaced and new roadway lighting will be installed. The purpose of the project is to address pavement deterioration and enhance roadway safety features, according to MDT.

Construction is tentatively planned for 2027 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way will be needed. Need for utility relocation will be determined as design progresses.

This project is within the boundaries of the Central Montana Transportation Study.

The public is encouraged to contact Great Falls District preconstruction engineer James Combs at 406-454-5900 or project design engineer Chris Ward at 406-454-5894 with questions or comments about the project.

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The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment about a proposal to seal about 11 miles of US Highway 89 through Riceville. The project begins south of Riceville at mile marker 60.3, and extends north, ending at the Belt Creek bridge, south of the Armington Junction roundabout.

Proposed work includes applying a scrub seal, similar to a seal and cover (chip seal), throughout the project limits. Bridge deck repairs will also be included, as necessary. The purpose of the project is to improve skid resistance and extend the service life of the roadway in a cost-effective manner, according to MDT.

Construction is tentatively planned for 2027 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

Comments may be submitted online here or in writing to MDT, Great Falls office, P.O. Box 1359, Great Falls, MT 59403-1359. Note that comments are for project UPN 10383000.

Contact Great Falls District preconstruction engineer Jim Combs at 406-454-5900 or project design engineer RJ Snyder at 406-459-5294 with questions or comments about the project.

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The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal to resurface about eight miles of Interstate 15, near Craig. The project begins just north of the Augusta interchange, Exit 228, and extends north, ending three miles south of the Dearborn Rest Area.

Proposed work includes crack sealing, seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement markings and new signage. The purpose of the project is to extend the life of the pavement and enhance safety features by improving skid resistance.

Construction is tentatively planned for 2027 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed, according to MDT.

Comments may be submitted online here or in writing to MDT, Great Falls office, P.O. Box 1359, Great Falls, MT 59403-1359. Note that comments are for project UPN 10543000.

The public is encouraged to contact Great Falls District preconstruction engineer Jim Combs at 406-454-5900 or project design engineer Dan Block at 406-455-8327 with questions or comments about the project.

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The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal to resurface about 14 miles of US Highway 87, near Fort Benton. The project begins northeast of Carter, ending near the junction with Montana Highway 80 and Secondary Highway 223.

Proposed work includes milling the existing surface, applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement markings, and signage. The purpose of the project is to preserve and extend the life of the existing roadway surface, according to MDT.

Construction is tentatively planned beyond MDT’s five-year planning horizon but has the potential to begin earlier depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

Comments may be submitted online here or in writing to MDT, Great Falls office, P.O. Box 1359, Great Falls, MT 59403-1359. Note that comments are for project UPN 10311000.

The public is encouraged to contact Great Falls District preconstruction engineer James A. Combs at 406-454-5900 with questions or comments about the project.