Saltese
Saltese, MT · Traffic & Transit
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Historic Great Northern Depot Needs New Roof
The non-profit that owns and maintains a historic Great Northern Railway depot in Whitefish, Mont., which is still used today by BNSF Railway and Amtrak, says the structure will soon need a new roof. The Stumptown Historical Society is currently raising funds to pay for that, along with other necessary improvements to the building.
NBCMontana
Public comment sought on resurfacing project in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation is inviting the public to comment on a proposal. The proposal is for a project that would preserve, prolong and improve roughly two miles of US Highway 93, south of Kalispell. It would begin just north of US 93 Alternate, also...
Whitefish Pilot
Looking Back: Millions in federal discretionary funds to expand Highway 93
A look back at past Pilot articles by Julie Engler 50 Years Ago Dec. 18, 1975 Bids for drilling a test well as a possible supplement to the city's water supply were opened at a City Council meeting. Liberty Drilling of Kalispell bid $10,589 to drill a 250 foot well with an 8-inch diameter line. Billmayer, Inc. of Kalispell bid $12,550 to dig a well of the same specifications. Representatives from Liberty Drilling, Jim Walker and Bill Osborne, were presented were present to answer any questions the council might have. The men confirmed a par linear foot price of $25.60, should the council decide that the well be drilled any further than the specified 250 feet. The bids were turned over to the Finance Committee with the power to award following examination of the city engineering firm Morrison and Maierle. 40 Years Ago Dec. 18, 1985 The boil advisory for Whitefish drinking water was lifted for part of the city by state health officials. Any customers of the city's water system who live south of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks have been told that the advisory issued this summer is no longer in place. However, the advisory is still in
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Flood damage in Libby causes road closures and impacts water supply
LIBBY, Mont. – Flooding in and around Libby has caused significant damage, with local officials responding to the crisis. Lincoln County officials reported that emergency crews worked through the night to close roads and assess the damage after water overtopped roadways. Sheriff Darren Short emphasized the long-term nature of...
Whitefish Pilot
Planning Commission wraps up transportation element of growth policy
The Whitefish Planning Commission last week voted 3-2 to swap all uses of the word “mixed-use” to “compact” in the transportation element of the growth policy update Vision Whitefish 2045. The four-hour meeting was the third time the commission had discussed the transportation element. The commission will vote in February on its full recommendation for the growth policy before it heads to City Council for work sessions and public hearings. Whitney Beckham, board chair, said that the transportation element was not the appropriate place to suggest mixed-use development, and that the land use and zoning elements were better avenues. Mixed-use development primarily means mixing residential and commercial properties. It has been a repeated topic of discussion in growth policy planning. Compact is a broader development term that prioritizes density as opposed to urban sprawl. The Planning Commission also removed “mixed-use” from the economic element earlier this year. “It’s an excuse, in some places, to add residential where there’s already commercial,” Beckham said. “I think that’s a great addition and improves transportation, but overwhelmingly from the public I’ve heard, do not add residential. “People are very concerned, be it a historic neighborhood or development somewhere else, in that they don’t want
msuexponent.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...
KPAX
Construction underway to replace Sportsman's Bridge near Bigfork
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Tractor-trailer rollover causes traffic disruption on Highway 35
POLSON, Mont. — A tractor-trailer rollover at mile marker 9 on Highway 35 led to a significant traffic disruption, with the highway reduced to a single lane for several hours on Thursday. The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m., prompting a mutual aid response from the Polson Rural Fire District...
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Big Mountain Commercial Association hosts Snow Bus fundraiser
WHITEFISH, Mont. — The Big Mountain Commercial Association hosted its first-ever ‘Snow Bus Pray For Snow’ fundraiser in Whitefish to support the free snow bus shuttle. The Snow Bus provides no-cost transportation between downtown Whitefish and Whitefish Mountain Resort for skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts throughout the winter and summer seasons.
Whitefish Pilot
Mountain Climber’s annual public transportation meeting Dec. 4
The community of Whitefish is invited to attend Mountain Climber’s annual public meeting on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Whitefish City Council Chambers. Mountain Climber is a Flathead County transportation resource that operates senior citizen transportation and a fixed, weekday bus route between Whitefish, Kalispell, and Columbia Falls. This meeting is an important opportunity for residents to share their thoughts on public transportation needs in the valley, ask questions, and participate in discussions about current challenges and future planning. Community feedback plays a vital role in shaping transportation services and ensuring they continue to meet the needs of the area. For more information, please call (406) 758-2130.
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MDT provides seasonal update on construction projects in Kalispell area
KALISPELL, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation provided a seasonal update on four active construction projects in the Kalispell area. Construction is paused for the winter on Reserve Drive from Hutton Ranch Road to Whitefish Stage Road. Roadwork is scheduled to resume in spring 2026. Construction is paused...
Whitefish Pilot
US 93 West of Whitefish construction paused for winter
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River – Mountain West Division have paused work for the winter season on the US 93 West of Whitefish project. The project extends approximately three miles from the intersection of Mountainside Drive and just past Livermore Flats. The project is on track with its timeline and final completion is tentatively scheduled for summer 2027. Work will resume in spring 2026 when the ground has thawed enough. “It has been planned as a two-season project, and we’re on track,” said John Schmidt, MDT district project delivery engineer. “From mile 133 back towards Antler Ridge Road, we have most of the slope work done,” Schmidt said. “And we have a lot of the earthwork and clearing done, and everything that needed to be done to be ready for next year.” Schmidt said it was a great season this year and reported no major accidents in the construction zone. There were about 25-40 workers on site during busy days. “Folks were patient and kind in general, which makes everybody’s life significantly better, and safer in general,” he said. Now that construction is paused for winter, two-lane traffic will be maintained with reduced speeds of 45
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Whitefish Planning Commission revisits transportation plan
WHITEFISH, Mont. — On Wednesday, the Whitefish Planning Commission held another Vision Whitefish 2045 meeting to revisit the transportation element that was postponed two weeks ago. During the meeting, the commission went through and edited objectives in the written transportation draft. The draft focuses on different types of transportation...