The Montana Department of Transportation, in partnership with Sanbell and the City of Great Falls, is hosting an in-person open house  about the upcoming reconstruction of Watson Coulee Road, from Vaughn Road to the Northwest Bypass.

The open house is 4-7 p.m. Oct. 29 in the West Elementary School auditorium foyer, 1205 1st Ave. N.W.

The event is open-house style with no formal presentation. Residents are encouraged to stop by anytime during the event to view project displays, speak directly with project team members and provide comments.

The project will reconstruct Watson Coulee Road from Vaughn Road to the Northwest Bypass, replacing deteriorating pavement and adding upgraded storm drains, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps and sidewalks.

A roundabout has been selected for the intersection of Watson Coulee Road and Vaughn Road to enhance safety, reduce delays and prepare the corridor for future growth, according to MDT.

These improvements are part of a joint effort between MDT and the city through the transportation improvement program, reflecting a proactive approach to managing growth and long-term traffic needs, according to MDT.

Construction is tentatively planned for 2028, pending the acquisition of right-of-way, completion of design and funding availability.

Updates and project information is here.

To subscribe to email updates, contact Ella Currier at ella@benchmarkpublicaffairs.com.

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Any person with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity or an alternative accessible format of this notice should contact Ella Currier at 406-465-7198 or MDT’s ADA Coordinator Matt Maze at mmaze@mt.gov, 406-444-5416, or the Montana Relay Service at 711. Requests for an accommodation to participate should be made by Oct. 23. MDT will attempt to honor requests made after this date.