September 17, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC are continuing paving work at the Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive intersection this week. Crews anticipate completing paving by the end of the week, weather and other factors permitting.
Next week crews will be smoothing bumps in the roadway and applying temporary pavement markings. Work on the project will then pause for 30 to 45 days after which crews will return to apply permanent epoxy pavement markings.
Work on topsoil and storm drainage still needs to be completed but will take place off the roadway. Additionally, installation of lighting at the roundabout may be delayed by several months due to supply chain issues.
During construction, motorists should expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic with lane closures
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
- Fresh oil present on roadway
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on width restrictions.
September 4, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC plan to begin paving work at the roundabout on Tuesday, September 8, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting.
Curb and drainage work around the Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive intersection is also ongoing at this time.
Crews will be pausing work by noon on Friday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Crews will resume work on Tuesday, September 8.
During construction, motorists should expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic with lane closures
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
- Fresh oil present on roadway
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on width restrictions.
August 28, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC are continuing work on the Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive intersection north of Helena.
Following completion of concrete work in the center median, crews will remove the built detour route and place all traffic on the roundabout. Paving work at the intersection is anticipated to begin after the Labor Day holiday, September 7.
A nighttime closure of Lincoln Road took place last week and allowed crews to remove a bridge just east of the Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive Intersection. Crews were able to complete the work ahead of schedule and reopen Lincoln Road early.
During construction, motorists should expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
- A detour for traffic on Lincoln Road
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on width restrictions.
August 18, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC are closing Lincoln Road east of the Applegate Drive intersection from August 19 to 21, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. The closure will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
A detour route using Montana Avenue, Sierra Road, and Green Meadow Drive will be in place during the closure and marked with signage.
This closure will allow crews to remove and replace a bridge on Lincoln Road near the Applegate Drive intersection.
During construction, motorists should expect:
- Lincoln Road closure from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
- A detour for traffic on Lincoln Road
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on width restrictions.
July 31, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC are continuing work on the Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive intersection north of Helena.
Crews have shifted work to the eastern leg (Lincoln Road) and are beginning to remove asphalt on that leg of the roundabout. During working hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., traffic on the eastern leg will be reduced to a single lane controlled by a flagger or a temporary signal.
This work is anticipated to take a few weeks to complete. The northern leg of the roundabout has resumed a two-way traffic configuration at this time.
Crews are continuing landscaping in the center of the roundabout in addition to working on the retaining walls. Electrical work is ongoing throughout the project area.
The intersection remains in a "no left turn" state to allow crews to safely work. Additionally, north/south traffic on Applegate Drive is not able to go straight through the intersection and will need to keep right when entering the intersection. If you commute through the intersection via Applegate Drive and typically turn left or go straight through the intersection, you should plan an alternate route.
During construction, motorists should expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
- A detour for traffic on Lincoln Road
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on width restrictions.
July 24, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC are continuing work on the Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive intersection north of Helena.
Currently crews are working on the northern leg of the roundabout (Applegate Drive). During working hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., traffic on the northern leg will be reduced to a single lane controlled by a flagger or temporary signals.
This work is anticipated to take a few weeks to complete, after which work will shift to the eastern leg of the roundabout (Lincoln Road).
Crews are also working on the landscaping in the center of the roundabout and doing utility work throughout the construction zone.
The intersection remains in a "no left turn" state to allow crews to safely work. Additionally, north/south traffic on Applegate Drive is not able to go straight through the intersection and will need to keep right when entering the intersection. If you commute through the intersection via Applegate Drive and typically turn left or go straight through the intersection, you should plan an alternate route.
East/west traffic on Lincoln Road will continue to use the intersection detour.
During construction, motorists should expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
- A detour for traffic on Lincoln Road
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on width restrictions.
July 2, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC are continuing work on the Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive intersection north of Helena. Crews are currently installing storm drainage at the intersection and preparing to install concrete and electrical components.
The intersection remains in a "no left turn" state to allow crews to safely work. Additionally, north/south traffic on Applegate Drive is not able to go straight through the intersection and will need to keep right when entering the intersection. If you commute through the intersection via Applegate Drive and typically turn left or go straight through the intersection, you should plan an alternate route.
East/west traffic on Lincoln Road will continue to use the intersection detour.
Work will pause by noon on Thursday, July 2, with no work taking place July 3 to 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Crews will resume work on Monday, July 6. The detour will remain in place while work is paused.
During construction, motorists should expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
- A detour for traffic on Lincoln Road
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on possible width restrictions.
May 29, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC have completed work building a detour for the Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive intersection. Crews will begin excavation of the center of the intersection and work on the southern leg of the roundabout the week of June 1. Traffic on the southern leg of Applegate Drive will be in a single-lane configuration during working hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Starting the week of June 1, the intersection will enter a "no left turn" state. Additionally, north/south traffic on Applegate Drive will no longer be able to go straight through the intersection and will need to keep right when entering the intersection. If you commute through the intersection via Applegate Drive and typically turn left or go straight through the intersection, you should plan an alternate route accordingly.
East/west traffic on Lincoln Road will continue to use the intersection detour.
During construction, motorists should expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on possible width restrictions.
Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in a single construction season.
May 15, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Hoffman’s R&M Services LLC are beginning construction at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Applegate Drive north of Helena the week of May 18, weather and other factors permitting.
When work on this project begins, motorists should expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Single-lane traffic
- Traffic controlled by flaggers or temporary signals
- Width restrictions at times
- Possible short-term closures
- Possible detours
Visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on possible width restrictions.
Work on this project is anticipated to be completed in a single construction season.