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10th Alley South from 34th Street to 36th Street South will be closed to through traffic until about May 1 for the demolition and reconstruction process of the Ace Hardware store. The project was approved by the city’s Design Review board a year ago and the Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce the minimum number of parking spaces.
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On Feb. 12, the Cascade County Public Works Department closed a section of Sheep Creek Road outside of Cascade. Barricades have been placed at the cattle guard and fishing access about a quarter of a mile south of 719 Sheep Creek Road. An ice jam on the Missouri River has caused the water and ice to come over the road
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The City Commission approved the $557,289 contract to United Materials for repairs to Encino Drive. The road has been problematic for years, according to residents and the city. City investigations into the issues with the road determined the poor quality of the road was the cause of many of the issues, according to the city staff report. Encino Drive $557,289
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City Commissioners will be asked during Tuesday’s meeting to approve a $557,289 contract to United Materials of Great Falls for an Encino Drive reconstruction project. The project extends from a point about 150-feet south of the intersection of Madera Drive and Encino Drive south to the end of the cul-de-sac. The project consists of reconstructing approximately 600 feet of road
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Based on a citizen inquiry, the Montana Department of Transportation conducted a speed study on Bootlegger Trail from the intersection with Havre Highway to the area just north of Eagles Crossing. MDT’s recommendation from the study is to extend the 45 miles per hour zone north from the intersection and transition to a 60 miles per hour zone just beyond
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What started as a ticket for using a cell phone while driving is now a constitutional challenge to a city ordinance, which is likely to renew debate over the legality and effectiveness of such rules. Stacie Azure was stopped on July 29, 2018 by a Great Falls Police Department officer because she had a cell phone in her right hand,
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During Wednesday’s meeting, City Commissioners will consider a revision to Title 10 of city code pertaining to vehicles and traffic. In September, commissioners adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing Title 10 and those provisions became effective in October. City revising section of code dealing with vehicles and traffic City staff believes further clarification and delegation of authority under the new
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Lower River Road will close next week between Overlook Drive and 55th Avenue South while United Materials completes excavation and gravel improvements. The road will be closed to through traffic beginning Nov. 26, for about two weeks, weather depending, and a detour will be provided via 13th Street South. Local access will be maintained. All areas of construction will be candled
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The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking comments on a project to implement improvements to three bridge decks near the community of Wolf Creek in Lewis and Clark County. The project includes two bridges at the Wolf Creek Interchange (Exit 226) on Interstate 15 and the Little Prickly Pear Creek bridge on Walsh Street in Wolf Creek. Proposed work includes
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The city has a contract with Central Excavation to complete water main improvements on the corner of 8th Avenue South and 23rd Street. The contractor will be working in the area from Oct. 26 to Nov. 9. During construction, 8th Avenue South will be closed from 22nd Street to 23rd Street. Local access will be provided during construction and the
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