Polson
Polson, MT · Traffic & Transit
Fairfield Sun Times
Sportsman's Bridge work in Bigfork to cause traffic delays March 27
BIGFORK, Mont. — Drivers heading through Bigfork should expect delays Friday as crews work on the Sportsman's Bridge. According to the Montana Department of Transportation, crews will pave the bridge approaches. The work will reduce traffic to a single lane controlled by temporary traffic lights and flaggers. Delays could...
NBCMontana
Spring conditions raise rockslide risk after Highway 93 closure
POLSON, Mont. — On Sunday afternoon, the Montana Department of Transportation reported a rockslide near mile marker 70 along Highway 93 that blocked the southbound lane. MDT says to expect delays all week due to the rockslide. With spring approaching, events like this can become more common. Rockslides are...
Lake County Leader
MDT begins next phase of work on Post Creek Hill
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Kiewit Construction have completed dewatering efforts along Highway 93 in the area of Post Creek Hill in preparation for a major widening project. Beginning March 23, crews started test drilling to assess the soil’s ability to support the new bridge across Post Creek. Drivers can expect full-time single-lane closures with signals facilitating traffic movement. These closures will be in place 24 hours a day for approximately two weeks. Drivers are advised to plan for 15-minute delays between Dublin Gulch and McDonald Lake roads. To view a map of the project area or for more information, visit mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/us93npostcreekhill/ .
NBCMontana
Kalispell construction resumes on West Reserve Dr. on Monday
KALISPELL, Mont. — Construction is set to resume next week on a major roadway in Kalispell, with crews returning to work on West Reserve Drive beginning Monday. The project, led by the Montana Department of Transportation in partnership with the city of Kalispell and local contractors, will expand the corridor between Hutton Ranch Road and Whitefish Stage Road to five lanes.
NBCMontana
Road work set to start again in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation and the city of Kalispell are set to resume construction along Reserve Drive from Hutton Ranch Road to Whitefish Stage Road. Work will start back up by the end of March. Crews are expanding the roadway from three to five lanes,...
Whitefish Pilot
Kalispell’s Reserve Drive construction resumes
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the City of Kalispell, Schellinger Construction, and DJ&A Engineering, will resume construction in late March on the Reserve Drive – Hutton Ranch Road to Whitefish Stage Road project. Final project completion is anticipated in November 2026. The construction schedule is weather-dependent and may change due to conditions or unforeseen circumstances. “This continues to be a much-needed project for the Flathead Valley,” John Schmidt, MDT Missoula acting district administrator, said. “Multiple projects are taking place in this area over the next few years, all in different phases. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to move everything forward in a safe and timely fashion.” The current traffic signals will remain active at the intersection of West Reserve Drive and Whitefish Stage Road until dedicated turn lanes are fully completed in 2026. These signals alternate the direction of traffic to safely manage left turns during construction. Drivers can anticipate delays up to 15 minutes in this location. Construction hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drivers should plan for lane configuration changes along the project corridor and expect reduced speed limits. Please stay alert for construction workers and trucks entering or exiting
NBCMontana
Kalispell crews to close one lane on Rose Crossing
KALISPELL, Mont. — Drivers in Kalispell should expect delays as city crews work on Rose Crossing. The Kalispell Street Department will be performing maintenance work today on Rose Crossing from Jefferson Boulevard eastbound to Whitefish Stage. There will be a one-lane closure as crews complete maintenance on the eastbound...
Hungry Horse News
Expect logging truck traffic up North Fork for awhile
If you’re traveling up the North Fork, expect to see logging trucks on the road. The Flathead National Forest has sold timber sales as part of the Frozen Moose Project, which has been in the works for about five years now and has multiple units in the area. All told, there’s about 2,300 acres of timber sales which amounts to 14.4 million board feet of timber, Hungry Horse/Glacier View District Ranger Rob Davies said at the North Fork Interlocal last month. “You’ll see a lot of log hauling the next few years,” he said. That means motorists need to be aware of log trucks on the North Fork Road. Davies added that one blowdown area from December’s wind storms will also likely be sold. It’s about 125 acres up Whale Creek Road. Folks are also encouraged to cut downed trees along Forest Service roads for firewood as long as it’s on public land. The trails in the North Fork are also expected to be a rough go, at least early in the season. The December wind storms were regionwide and numerous trees are down on just about every trail in the forest. The North Fork Trails Association did about 25%
NBCMontana
MDT seeks public comment on Highway 93 near Whitefish
WHITEFISH, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal that will resurface roughly six miles of US Highway 93, south of Whitefish. The project will start about a half mile north of the City of Kalispell and go north, ending at the intersection...
kgez.com
Load Limits Begin Monday, March 2nd
Because of the warmer weather we’ve been having, it’s necessary to put-on the annual spring load limits, beginning today. Signs will be up on 4-highly traveled roads, where you’ll be limited to 350-pounds per inch of tire width for a 7-ton single axle and 14-ton tandem axle. Here are the places where the load limits are in effect.
Hungry Horse News
Gateway project could start as soon as March 9
A big project to upgrade water lines and fix major streets in Columbia Falls could start as soon as March 9, Monte White of contractor Nelcon said earlier this week during an open house on the project. That date is contingent on the weather cooperating, he cautioned. The project, formally called the Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Project consists of reconstructing 1.3 miles of roadway, installing 1.7 miles of sidewalks, and adding 1 mile of multi-use pathways along Fourth Avenue West from the north end of the city to 13th Street West and Seventh Street West from Fourth Avenue West to Nucleus Avenue. Multiple intersections will be improved with turn lanes and bulb outs, as well as parking improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility in the downtown area. The first section to get underway runs from the Glacier Gateway school zone south to U.S. Highway 2. When a section of street is under construction, it will be closed to non-local traffic, White noted. People will still be able to access their homes and driveways, as they can put in temporary access while work is underway. The project has no impact on Highway 2, as water utilities do not
Flathead Beacon
The Flathead Needs to Commit to Public Transportation
As the Flathead continues to grow, now is the time for our city councils to commit to meaningful investment in public transportation and formally include it in our long-term growth goals. Transit is not an afterthought. It is foundational to building a connected, safe, and sustainable community. Right now, transportation...
NBCMontana
Whitefish launches rail corridor survey, looks for feedback
WHITEFISH, Mont. — The city of Whitefish has launched a rail corridor study focused on four rail crossings within city limits. The study will look at ways to improve public safety, mobility, connectivity, and access along the rail corridor, while also identifying opportunities to reduce barriers to community development and economic growth.
Fairfield Sun Times
Kalispell bridge assessment to impact traffic on January 21
ALISPELL, Mont. – The Montana Department of Transportation announced an assessment of the 2-Mile bridge on the Kalispell Bypass is scheduled for January 21, weather permitting. Travelers should expect one of the southbound lanes to be closed, and speeds will be reduced through the work zone during the assessment.
Flathead Beacon
It’s Getting Ugly Out There
Whenever navigating profoundly altered Highway 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish, I recall John and Fred Zauner, onetime hardware merchants in the valley, saying it was only a matter of time until “progress” linked our two largest cities. The parlous prediction of “bright lights stretching for 15 miles” was...
montanarightnow.com
US 93 roadwork near Kalispell to impact travel
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation has announced roadwork that will impact travel near Kalispell. In the Rollins area, crews will be repairing guardrails on US 93 northbound near Lodge Lane, south of West Shore State Park. Work is scheduled for the week of January 5, weather...
msuexponent.com
Public invited to comment on US 93 project near Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has announced a proposal to preserve approximately two miles of US Highway 93, south of Kalispell, and is seeking public input. The project will start just north of the US 93 Alternate, known as the Kalispell Bypass, and will extend...
montanarightnow.com
Road project seeks public input on US 2 resurfacing plan near Kalispel
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking public input on a proposal to resurface approximately 4.5 miles of US Highway 2, northeast of Kalispell. The project will start just south of Glacier International Airport and extend north to just south of the intersection with Montana...