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Whitefish Pilot
West of Whitefish U.S. 93 work continues with Spencer Hill, Lion Mountain entry impacts
Active construction continues between Livermore Flats and Mountainside Drive on U.S. Highway 93 west of Whitefish. The Montana Department of Transportation and Knife River – Mountain West Division will continue roadwork through the fall of 2026, pause for the winter, and resume final activities in spring 2027. The week of July 27, crews will be present in the Spencer Hill Drive and Little Mountain Road area. Beginning next week, residents can expect additional delays on Spencer Hill Drive as roadway reconstruction continues and crews work on the shared-use path. To minimize impacts during peak travel times, construction on Spencer Hill Drive will require daily, full road closures. Each closure will begin at approximately 9 a.m. Local access will be maintained, though delays are expected. Special borrow, pecialized fill material consisting of well-graded sand and gravel that is hauled from off-site to meet specific requirements, and topsoil also continue to be added to US 93. Drainage pipes are being added throughout the work zone. The week of Aug. 3, crews will be working on Lion Mountain Loop Road to construct this approach to US 93 and drivers need to use State Park Road for the next few weeks. Expect gravel roads
NBCMontana
Construction of new roundabout underway in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. — Kalispell is beginning construction of a new single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Woodland Avenue, Second Street East,and Conrad Drive. The intersection will be closed early August until the project is completed, which is expected by fall of 2027. Clear detour signs will be posted around...
NBCMontana
Construction to begin on new Farm to Market bridge south of Libby
LIBBY, Mont. — Construction is set to begin this month on a new Farm to Market bridge south of Libby. The Montana Department of Transportation has awarded a $4.7 million contract to Battle Ridge Builders for the South of Libby Repair project, replacing the bridge over Libby Creek. The...
Whitefish Pilot
Looking Back: Whitefish Parking Commission gives tourists a break
A look back at past Pilot articles by Julie Engler 50 Years Ago July 15, 1976 Nancy Hendricks, Ken Ross, Jim Heitel and Larrye Bellah, all alumni of Big Mountain, operated Que Pasa, a Mexican food restaurant on the East Lake Shore Road at the junction of Reservoir Road. Pulling their restaurant experience, the quartet hoped to provide a service-oriented restaurant that fulfilled the local need for an authentic Mexican house. All the partners had been exposed to Mexican food in its various forms and were trying to serve it in a “dining atmosphere that is comfortable with prices that are competitive with the average pocketbook and with the accent on service.” 40 Years Ago July 16, 1986 A zoning change allowing buildings in Whitefish over 35 feet high was forwarded to the Whitefish City Council by the City County Planning Board and Zoning Commission with hopes the council would use it. The Planning Board unanimously approved the zoning change guidelines but sent a message to the Council they would rather not see buildings over 35 feet tall in the city. The current ceiling of 35 feet would be altered in the general resort business district and industrial zone if
Whitefish Pilot
Temporary access changes on Upper, Lower Whitefish Roads
Construction crews contracted by The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will conduct important road repair and sediment reduction work on Upper Whitefish Road and Lower Whitefish Road in the Stillwater State Forest from July 15 – Sept. 30. Both motorized and non-motorized vehicle access, including bicycle travel, will be restricted in areas where construction is taking place. Crews will replace several culverts and upgrade road surfaces to improve instream habitat for Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout. Heavy equipment will be active in the area, and some segments of the roads will not be passable during work periods. Crews will place signs at key locations to guide visitors and prevent entry into restricted areas during active work. Temporary road closures during construction will enhance safety for both the recreating public and the contractor. “The needed road maintenance is part of our ongoing commitment to caring for native trout and their habitat,” said Kari Nielsen, the state trust lands program manager for DNRC’s Northwestern Land Office. “This brief travel interruption now helps keep recreationists who enjoy the Stillwater State Forest safe, and we appreciate the public’s understanding as we complete this important work.” Visitors are urged to watch for
Char-Koosta News
Expect Highway 93 Delays for Road Projects
FLATHEAD RESERVATION - Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) informs motorists to expect delays as projects on Highway 93 on the Flathead Reservation in progress. Progress continues on the U.S. Highway 93 (US 93) Post Creek Hill project between Dublin Gulch Road and McDonald Lake Road. Starting after the Fourth of...
Flathead Beacon
City of Kalispell Introduces New Parking Rules
Motorists parking in downtown Kalispell can expect higher fines for parking violations, while permit holders will have access to all permitted lots owned by the city after the Kalispell City Council approved a slew of new parking regulations. The Downtown Kalispell Forward Coalition commissioned a report for the city on...
Lake County Leader
Summer highway projects slated near Ravalli and Polson
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), along with construction partner Riverside Contracting, Inc., will resurface Hwy. 93 south of Ravalli from July 9-15, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. The project extends from north of White Coyote Road, at mile marker 20, to Holt Street, mile marker 26.7, and is part of a construction project that began during the fall of 2025. Crews will be working weekdays from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Work includes a rut fill, micro surfacing and applying new pavement markings. According to a press release from MDT, these improvements will create a smoother driving surface and extend the service life of the roadway. When traveling through the project corridor, motorists should expect single-lane traffic, traffic signals, pilot cars and delays up to one hour. Also in Lake County: MDT is re-striping U.S. 93 from the intersection of Caffrey Road to north of Regatta Road. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures and slow-moving equipment during active work and should plan to follow all posted signage, watch for workers, and avoid driving on freshly striped lines. For the most up-to-date information regarding road conditions, visit www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/ . Contact MDT at 406-523-5800 or mdtprojectpi@mt.gov with any questions or comments.
Good News Network
Quirky Campaign Leaves Nice Surprises on Cars of Anyone Who Took Cabs Home from the Bar
It’s an early-summer’s night and you left your truck at the bar because you chose not to drive drunk—well someone’s noticed. That someone is the Montana Barfairies, a volunteer effort that is going viral for tucking $5 gift cards under the windshield wipers of that truck and others like it—a reward for making the right choice and not driving drunk.