June 20, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Jeffery Construction LLC have substantially completed construction on the project to rehabilitate Interstate 115 (I-115) Exit 124 City Center in Butte.
Work on this project began in late April and took approximately two months to reach substantial completion.
Crews will return in approximately 30-40 days to apply final epoxy paint markings, weather and other factors permitting.
Improvements included:
- Newly paved driving surface to provide a smoother ride.
- New guardrail, shoulder rumble strips, and signage.
- A seal and cover (chip seal) of the roadway to increase the service life of the road.
- Removed cattleguards on Excelsior Avenue on- and off-ramps.
The purpose of this project was to rehabilitate the short interstate highway I-115 to provide a smoother driving surface and increase the service life of the road. This approximately mile-and-a-half-long interstate highway was constructed in 1967 and is one of the shortest highways with the "interstate" designation in the United States.
MDT and Jeffery Construction LLC would like to thank the public for their patience during construction
May 15, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Jeffery Construction LLC anticipate completing paving on Interstate 115 (I-115) this week, weather and other factors permitting.
Crews anticipate beginning work on rumble strips, installing new signage, and guardrail replacement the following week. This work is anticipated to take a few days to complete.
Following completion of this work, construction will temporarily pause with crews returning later this summer to seal and cover (chip seal) the roadway.
While work is occurring, motorists can expect:
- Single-lane traffic.
- Reduced speed limits.
- Flaggers may direct traffic at times.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- Width restrictions (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information).
Allow extra travel time, slow down and use caution in work zones for the safety of workers and the public.
May 9, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Jeffery Construction LLC plan to begin resurfacing the Interstate 115 (I-115) Excelsior Avenue on- and off-ramps on Friday, May 10. This work is anticipated to take two days to complete, weather and other factors permitting.
During this work, extra traffic control including flaggers and reduced speed limits will be in place on the ramps. MDT asks that motorists use extra caution and pay attention to signage and flaggers when entering I-115 from the Excelsior Avenue ramps.
Following completion of ramp work, crews will return to paving mainline I-115. This paving is anticipated to be completed the week of May 13.
After paving is complete, remaining work will include striping, guardrail replacement, installing new signage and delineators, and applying a seal and cover (chip seal).
While work is occurring, motorists can expect:
- Single-lane traffic.
- Reduced speed limits.
- Flaggers in place on the on- and off-ramps.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- Width restrictions (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information).
Allow extra travel time, slow down and use caution in work zones for the safety of workers and the public.
April 25, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Jeffery Construction LLC have completed removal of cattleguards on Interstate 115 (I-115). Crews anticipate paving over the removed cattleguard on Friday, April 26, weather and other factors permitting. This will take about a day to complete.
Beginning the week of April 29, crews anticipate beginning milling on the eastbound side of the interstate. Milling and paving operations will span the length of I-115 and is anticipated to take a few weeks to complete. Crews will be present from daylight to dark during milling and paving operations.
April 22, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Jeffery Construction LLC expect to begin construction on the Interstate 115 (I-115) Butte City Center project the week of April 22, weather and other factors permitting.
Construction will begin with crews removing existing cattleguards and other preparation work. While this work is taking place, motorists can expect:
- Single-lane traffic.
- Traffic may be controlled by flaggers or temporary signals.
- Reduced speed limits.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- Width restrictions (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information).
Allow extra travel time, slow down and use caution in work zones for the safety of workers and the public.