The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has been notified that work has begun to install the new guardrail on the south side of Hwy 282 over Prickly Pear Creek. On Monday, November 18, the contractor began work to the stream banks. Once this work is finished, the guardrail installation will follow and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the day, Friday, November 22. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
New guardrail location map
Project Overview
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Helena Sand & Gravel Inc. are improving the drainage structure on Highway 282, commonly known as the Montana City Frontage Road, over Prickly Pear Creek approximately 2 miles south of Montana City. Crews will be installing a large box culvert, new pavement, seal and cover (chip seal), roadside barriers, and upgraded signage. This project aims to avoid future road closures by addressing potential issues with culverts.
Construction is anticipated to begin on July 18, 2024, weather and unforeseen factors permitting.
A full road closure and detour will begin July 18 for approximately 2 weeks. This closure is between Haab Lane and Wallace Road. These intersections will remain open to access the detour routes. This website and our email and text message subscribers will be updated as information becomes available.
Project Area Map
UPN 9684000