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Bigfork drivers face delays as Sportsman’s Bridge work continues
BIGFORK, Mont. — Drivers traveling through Bigfork should plan for delays later this week as work continues on Sportsman’s Bridge. Crews from the Department of Transportation and Sletten Construction will be pouring concrete to form caps for the bridge Wednesday and Thursday. Construction is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with traffic reduced to a single lane.
The Western News
Ross Creek Cedars closed to motorized traffic in 2026
Motorists hoping for a drive on the Ross Creek Cedar Scenic area loop are out of luck in 2026. Due to the extent of the damage to the road and repairs needed, Kootenai National Forest officials said the road will not be open to motorized vehicles this summer. The area sustained massive damage in the December 2025 flooding. While crews are working to clear the Ross Creek Cedars Nature loop and road, near Troy, to the area to allow for better access, there is no definitive time frame for when it may re-open. “It was virtually turned upside down,” Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Chad Benson said at a May 6 Lincoln County Commission meeting. “The actual fix is years away. It’s open for bicyclists and hikers, but the roads need fixed, everything we did last year, it’s tough to see $1 million worth of work washed away. There couldn’t be a worse scenario.” Benson also expressed his thanks to the community for its continued patience and cooperation. While the road is closed to motorized vehicles, it remains open for public access via hiking or biking. Visitors are asked to use caution and watch for hazardous trees, debris and uneven walking
kgez.com
Two Mile Bridge Repairs Approved
The Two Mile Drive bridge over the Hwy 93 Bypass is scheduled to be repaired early next year. As it stands now, the bridge is a one-lane affair with 2-way traffic signals with weight restrictions. It was last November when an LHC truck with an Excavator on-board, struck the Two...
Flathead Beacon
Kalispell Council Rethinks Main Street Safety Action Plan
Kalispell City councilors are revisiting the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, a federal program that the council opted not to apply for last year due to negative community response to an included road diet that would have trimmed Main Street down to two driving lanes and one turn lane.
Hungry Horse News
City: Pave North Fork Road
The Columbia Falls City Council approved a letter urging the paving of the North Fork Road. The city has written letters in the same flavor in the past, most notably in 2023 when the county was seeking federal funding for an environmental review of paving it from the Camas Road south to just above Glacier Rim. “Over the past 15-plus years, visitation to Glacier National Park and the North Fork area has increased dramatically, placing sustained and growing pressure on unpaved infrastructure. “This growth has made the county’s routine maintenance of North Fork Road increasingly difficult and costly, while simultaneously reducing reliability and safety for recreational access. Paving this segment would significantly reduce long-term maintenance costs, improve year-round reliability, and enhance emergency access during peak visitor seasons. Columbia Falls serves as a primary gateway to Glacier National Park and the North Fork. “Improving this corridor would deliver regional economic benefits, supporting local businesses, outfitting services, lodging, and recreation-based employment, while reinforcing Columbia Falls’ role as a safe and welcoming access point for residents and visitors alike. The City Council respectfully urges Flathead County and the Montana Department of Transportation to collaborate on funding strategies to advance this project. “We stand
Bigfork Eagle
Traffic delays expected due to work on Sportsman's Bridge
Construction crews will pour concrete for the new Sportsman’s Bridge foundation beginning Tuesday, April 21, through Thursday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The eastbound lane of the bridge will be closed while concrete work is performed by the Montana Department of Transportation and Sletten Construction. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane controlled by temporary traffic signals and flaggers. Motorists should plan for delays of up to 15 minutes. Drivers are asked to please slow down, follow traffic control and watch for workers and equipment. Speed limits will be reduced to 25 mph within the project area. For questions or concerns, please contact Sloane Stinson at 406-207-4484, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com.
Hungry Horse News
State suggests raising speed limit on Highway 2 through city
A recent speed study for U.S. Highway 2 through Columbia Falls to Columbia Heights actually calls for increasing the speed limit in some sections, rather than lowering it as city leaders had hoped. Back in December 2023 the Columbia Falls City Council and Flathead County asked the Montana Department of Transportation to complete a speed study for Highway 2 into Columbia Heights and for the North Fork Road from the city limits just past Aluminum Drive. Rebecca Anderson, an engineer with MDT shared the results of both surveys with councilmembers at their April 6 meeting. The U.S. Highway 2 study looked at the road from Twelfth Avenue West to Columbia Heights. While the study was complex in its analysis, taking into account the average speed of vehicles, crash reports and tickets issued, the bottom line was that based on the driving characteristics and patterns of most motorists, the speed limit from Twelfth Avenue West to Second Avenue West, should be 30 mph the study found. “...there are excessive speeds for the 25-mph and 35-mph speed zones. The average 85th percentile for the 25-mph speed zone is 33-mph (8-mph above) and the average 50th percentile is 29.5-mph. This indicates that the
kalispell.com
Northbound Traffic Detour on South Main Street
Beginning Monday, April 20, 2026, northbound traffic on South Main Street (Hwy 93 S) will be detoured to 1st Avenue East as the City of Kalispell performs necessary concrete roadway repairs. This temporary traffic revision is expected to remain in place through Wednesday, April 22, 2026, or until the repairs are completed.
NBCMontana
Highway 93 north roadwork continues west of Whitefish
WHITEFISH, Mont. — Road work is ramping back up west of Whitefish next week. Construction on U.S. 93 will resume the week of April 20 and continue through the end of summer. The project stretches three miles, from Mountainside Drive to just pas Livermore Flats, and includes a new road surface, turn lanes, wider shoulders, and added safety features like guardrails and updated signage.
NBCMontana
Sportsman’s Bridge eastbound lane to close
BIGFORK, Mont. — Drivers who use Sportsman’s Bridge should expect delays next week as crews begin pouring the foundation for a new bridge. The Montana Department of Transportation and Sletten Construction will pour concrete for the new Sportsman’s Bridge foundation Tuesday, April 21, through Thursday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
montanarightnow.com
Whitefish drivers should expect delays as US 93 work resumes
WHITEFISH, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation announced roadwork was resuming on the US 93 West of Whitefish project, with traffic impacts starting the week of April 20 and lasting through the end of the summer. The agency said the work zone starts near Mountainside Drive and stretches...
Fairfield Sun Times
Whitefish drivers should expect delays as US 93 work resumes
WHITEFISH, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation announced roadwork was resuming on the US 93 West of Whitefish project, with traffic impacts starting the week of April 20 and lasting through the end of the summer. The agency said the work zone starts near Mountainside Drive and stretches...
Whitefish Pilot
Construction resumes on U.S. 93 West of Whitefish project
The Montana Department of Transportation, in partnership with Knife River – Mountain West Division, resumes roadwork on the U.S. 93 West of Whitefish project in April. Drivers can expect traffic control to be present starting the week of April 20 and continuing through the end of summer. The schedule is subject to change depending on weather and other unforeseen circumstances. “Safety remains our top priority. We greatly appreciate the public’s continued patience and understanding as we resume vital work that will enhance this corridor’s safety,” said John Schmidt, MDT Acting Missoula District Administrator. “Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.” The work corridor begins near the intersection of Mountainside Drive and extends approximately three miles west, just past Livermore Flats. Planned safety enhancements for the U.S. 93 West of Whitefish project include a new driving surface, designated turn lanes, guardrail, wider shoulders, new signage and a separated shared-use path with Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant handrails and detectable warning devices. Improvements began in 2025 and will be completed in the 2026 construction season. Traffic control will include single-lane traffic with reduced speeds and up to 15-minute delays during traffic stops. Plan ahead, allow extra time and drive safely through the
kalispell.com
Claremont Street - The Lofts Sanitary Sewer
Road CLOSURE on the south side of the intersection of Claremont Street and Ryder Street that will continue south to the “Retreat” entrance at the Immanuel Living complex. Temporary signals will be installed at the intersection of Highway 93 and Mission Street / W Arizona Street for the duration of the road closure on Claremont Street.
Char-Koosta News
Construction Activities Paused on U.S. Hwy 93 Near Polson
POLSON – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) reports that test drilling activities along U.S. Highway 93 between Dublin Gulch Road and McDonald Lake Road are temporarily paused. No construction work is scheduled for the week of March 30. Traffic control measures previously in place for the project have...
Hungry Horse News
Hungry Horse News
Yesterdays: Tunneling under Elk Mountain
70 years ago March 30, 1956 Columbia Falls had a new library. It used to be the Foley Construction office at the Anaconda Aluminum Co. plant and was then moved to land owned by School District 6. Volunteers contributed about 1,200 hours of labor to remodel the interior. 60 years ago April 1, 1966 The Great Northern mainline would tunnel under Elk Mountain in the Kootenai National Forest for 7 miles as part of the relocation of the vital rail line due to construction of the Libby Dam. It was expected to cost $60 million and be one of the top projects in the U.S. 50 years ago April 1, 1976 The Rainbow Family, a group of thousands of hippies still had its sights set on Montana for its summer gathering. The Kootenai National Forest was the latest federal agency to tell them they couldn’t gather on its lands. Glacier National Park had already rejected their gathering, which they estimated would be 15,000 or so people. 40 years ago April 2, 1986 Chevron had ceased exploratory drilling on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation for oil. The well rig was near St. Mary, about 1 mile from Glacier National Park. The company
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Kalispell Road maintenance to close Rose Crossing Monday
KALISPELL, Mont. — Drivers in the Kalispell area should plan ahead as a temporary road closure is scheduled for next week. City officials say the Street Department will conduct maintenance work on Rose Crossing between Jefferson Boulevard and Whitefish Stage Road on Monday. The work will require a full...