September 22, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River are nearing completion for 2025 work on the 7th Avenue North Intersections project.
During the week of September 22, crews expect to complete landscaping work and installing signage. There may be nighttime lane closures at times on 7th Avenue North as signage is installed.
Once these tasks are completed, crews will finish remaining punch-list items before construction pauses until 2026. Next year, crews will seal and cover (chip seal) and apply final striping to the project area.
What to expect during construction:
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limits
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
September 15, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River have completed nighttime paving work on 7th Avenue North.
During the week of September 15, crews expect to continue pouring concrete on intersection sidewalks and complete landscaping work.
A pedestrian detour will be in effect for Mendenhall Street while crews complete widening and upgrading signals.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limits
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
September 8, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River expect to complete nighttime paving work on 7th Avenue North the week of September 8, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting.
During the week of September 8, crews also expect to finish pouring concrete on intersection sidewalks and complete landscaping work.
A pedestrian detour remains in effect for Oak Street while crews complete widening and upgrading signals.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limits
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
August 29, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River will begin nighttime paving September 2.
During this work, closures of the crossroads may occur and turn movement may be restricted at times. This includes "right-in/right-out" or "right turn only" traffic patterns at some intersections. These closures will last overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
During the daytime, crews will work on sidewalk improvements at Oak Street, Mendenhall Street, and the southwest corner of Durston Road. Pedestrian detours are in place.
7th Avenue will remain open during this work.
In observance of Labor Day, crews will pause construction activities after 3 p.m. on Friday, August 29, and resume on Tuesday, September 2.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limits
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
August 25, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River continue the 7th Avenue North Intersections project with active construction on the corners of Oak Street.
A new pedestrian detour configuration will soon begin for Oak Street. Peach Street is now open to traffic.
Crews expect to begin milling and paving 7th Avenue North after the Labor Day weekend. Nighttime lane closures will continue throughout the project work zone.
Access to residences and businesses will remain open throughout construction.
In observance of Labor Day, crews will pause construction activities after 3 p.m. on Friday, August 29, and resume on Tuesday, September 2.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limits
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
August 18, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River are making steady progress on the 7th Avenue North Intersections project.
Crews expect that Peach Street will reopen to traffic the week of August 18. Starting this week, crews will be primarily working on Oak Street, and the westbound right-turn lane on Oak Street will be closed during this work. Nighttime lane closures will continue to be in place throughout the project work zone.
A pedestrian detour remains in effect for Mendenhall Street.
Access to residences and businesses remain open throughout construction.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limits
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
August 8, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River are continuing work on the 7th Avenue North Intersections project.
Crews expect to begin paving Peach Street the week of August 11, depending on weather and other unforeseen factors. A pedestrian detour is also expected to begin for Mendenhall Street.
Access to residences and businesses remain open throughout construction.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limits
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
August 4, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River are continuing work on the 7th Avenue North Intersections project.
A pedestrian detour has now begun on Oak Street to allow crews space to safely work to restore the shoulder. The right turn lane onto Oak Street from 7th Avenue North is also closed during this time.
Access to residences and businesses remain open throughout construction.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limit
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
July 30, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River have begun work on the 7th Avenue North Intersections project.
Peach Street is now closed for approximately 3 weeks between 5th and 7th avenues while crews install a left-turn lane. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained during the closure, and a pedestrian detour route is in place.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limit
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times
July 25, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River expect to begin work on the 7th Avenue North Intersections project the week of July 28.
This project will upgrade five intersections on 7th Avenue North in Bozeman. The project area begins at the intersection of 7th Avenue North and West Main Street and continues north, ending near the 7th Avenue North and Nikles Drive/Wheat Drive intersection. This project will also widen two intersecting roads, Peach Street and Oak Street, to better facilitate the flow of traffic.
Beginning July 28, Peach Street will be closed between 5th and 7th avenues for approximately 3 weeks to construct a left-turn lane. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained during the closure.
What to expect during construction:
- Intersection sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours
- Brief on-street parking disruptions during pavement work
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures including nighttime closures on 7th Avenue North
- Reduced speed limit
- Delays of up to 15 minutes
- Wide loads may be restricted at times