Project Overview

Updated on October 6, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction have rehabilitated the Milk River Bridge and replaced the bridge over the Dodson South Canal, which are located approximately 2 miles south of Dodson on Secondary Highway 204 (S 204).

The old Dodson South Canal bridge was in poor condition and was replaced with a 14-foot by 10-foot double-cell concrete box culvert. The new culvert allowed for construction of gradual roadway slopes and the removal of the guardrail. This improvement aims to enhance safety features and reduce roadway maintenance.

In addition to the bridge replacement, the Milk River Bridge was rehabilitated. The roadway resurfacing portion on S 204 between the Dodson South Canal and US Highway 2 (US 2) is complete. This work will help to extend the service life of the roadway.

This project includes three phases:

• The Milk River Bridge rehabilitation is complete.
• The Dodson South Canal bridge replacement is complete.
• The roadway resurfacing (also known as seal and cover or chip seal) between the Dodson South Canal and US 2 is complete. The permanent epoxy striping will be applied the week of October 6th.

Project Map

Construction Photos

Pouring the deck on the Milk River Bridge.

Grooving the deck on the Milk River Bridge.

UPN 9553001, 10226000