North 7th Ave & Griffin Drive - Bozeman - Project Updates

December 11, 2023

All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.

The week of December 11, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating are continuing signal installation. The new traffic signals are anticipated to be activated on Thursday, December 14. Once the permanent traffic signals have been activated and are operational, Mandeville Drive will reopen to traffic. All traffic control will be removed until crews return to apply final striping in 2024.

Until permanent signals are installed at the intersection, motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

November 30, 2023

All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating anticipate that the final traffic signal installation will begin the week of December 4. The new signals are anticipated to be activated on December 14. Once the permanent traffic signals have been installed, all traffic control will be removed until crews return to apply final striping in 2024. Mandeville Drive will reopen to traffic once the final signals are operational.

Until permanent signals are installed at the intersection, motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

November 10, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating anticipate that final striping will now take place during the 2024 construction season. Final striping is only expected to take a few days to complete, but weather conditions have prevented crews from finishing the work this year. Final striping will be the last step to complete the project. Temporary striping will be in place until crews return next year.

Once the permanent traffic signals are installed, all traffic control will be removed until crews return for final striping in 2024.

A supply chain delay has prevented the permanent traffic signals from being delivered as scheduled. MDT will continue to update the public on the timeline for permanent signal installation.

Traffic control will continue to be in place and Mandeville Drive will remain closed until permanent signals are installed at the intersection. Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

November 3, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating have completed temporary striping in the project area.

A supply chain delay has prevented the permanent traffic signals from being delivered as scheduled. MDT will continue to update the public on the timeline for permanent signal installation.

Traffic control will continue to be in place and Mandeville Drive will remain closed until permanent signals are installed at the intersection. Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

October 25, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating are completing temporary striping work in the project area. After this work is complete, crews will adjust the traffic pattern to match the new striping configuration.

A supply chain delay has prevented the permanent traffic signals from being delivered as scheduled. MDT will continue to update the public on the timeline for permanent signal installation.

Traffic control will continue to be in place until permanent signals are installed at the intersection, with Mandeville Drive remaining closed. Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

October 20, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating are completing seeding work in the project area. Final striping is anticipated to take place later this month, weather and other factors permitting.

Traffic on North 7th Avenue is currently reduced to one lane in each direction, with all motorists traveling on the east side of the road. Mandeville Drive remains closed.

A supply chain delay has prevented the permanent signals from being delivered as scheduled. MDT will continue to update the public as the timeline of the permanent signal installation becomes more clear.

Traffic control will continue to be in place until permanent signals are installed at the intersection. Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

October 13, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating are continuing with cleanup in the project area. Final striping is anticipated to take place later this month, weather and other factors permitting.

Traffic on North 7th Avenue is currently reduced to one lane in each direction, with all motorists traveling on the east side of the road. Mandeville Drive remains closed.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

October 4, 2023

On Thursday, October 5, Montana Rail Link will be temporarily closing the Rouse Avenue railroad crossing. During this time, traffic will be detoured through the North 7th Avenue and Griffin Drive project area. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) anticipates significant delays on North 7th Avenue while the railroad crossing is closed, and encourages motorists to consider alternate routes if possible. The railroad crossing closure is expected to last one day.

Project update
Final striping is scheduled for the week of October 9, weather and other factors permitting. Traffic on North 7th Avenue is currently reduced to one lane in each direction, with all motorists traveling on the east side of the road. Mandeville Drive remains closed.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

September 29, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating have completed concrete paving and sidewalk work. Crews are installing topsoil and signage and completing cleanup tasks throughout the project area. Additional work includes paving a section of asphalt on Mandeville Drive. Once this paving is completed, final epoxy striping will take place throughout the project area. Final striping is currently scheduled for the week of October 9, weather and other factors permitting. Traffic on North 7th Avenue is currently reduced to one lane in each direction, with all motorists traveling on the east side of the road. Mandeville Drive remains closed.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

September 15, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its contracting partner CK May Excavating are paving on West 7th Avenue. Once this portion is completed, crews will begin paving Mandeville Drive. Traffic on North 7th Avenue is currently one lane in each direction, with all motorists traveling on the east side of the road. Mandeville Drive remains closed.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

September 8, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner CK May Excavating are pouring concrete curbs on West 7th Avenue and Mandeville Drive. The week of September 11, crews expect to begin preparations for the next phase of concrete paving. Two-way traffic on North 7th Avenue is currently shifted to the east side of the road, with Mandeville Drive remaining closed.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

August 31, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner CK May Excavating will be installing sidewalks and completing storm sewer work. Crews expect to begin pouring concrete curbs next week. Two-way traffic on North 7th Avenue is shifted to the east side of the road during this phase, with Mandeville Drive remaining closed.

Construction activities will pause for the Labor Day holiday weekend and resume on Tuesday, September 5th.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

August 25, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner CK May Excavating continues construction with crews pouring concrete for sidewalks and storm drainage installation. Two-way traffic on North 7th Avenue is shifted to the east side of the road during this phase, with Mandeville Drive remaining closed.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

August 18, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and CK May Excavating have reopened Griffin Drive..

Construction continues this week with concrete pouring for sidewalks and excavating. Crews also expect to begin storm sewer installation soon.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

August 10, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and CK May Excavating anticipate Griffin Drive will reopen to traffic on Friday, August 11, weather and other factors permitting.

Workers have finished pouring concrete on 7th Avenue. Once the concrete has cured, Griffin Drive will reopen.

MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Minor delays.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

August 4, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and CK May Excavating appreciate the public's patience as they continue working to reopen Griffin Drive. Currently, the reopening is anticipated for the week of August 7.

Workers are pouring concrete on North 7th Avenue this week. Once the concrete has cured, crews will be able to reopen Griffin Drive.

Griffin Drive remains closed from the intersection with North 7th Avenue to the intersection with Maus Lane. Traffic is detoured using Oak Street and Rouse Avenue. MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

North 7th Avenue remains open with single-lane traffic in each direction.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

July 26, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and CK May Excavating appreciate the public's patience as they continue working to reopen Griffin Drive. Currently, the reopening is anticipated for the week of August 7.

Crews continue pouring concrete pavement on Griffin Drive. Next week, crews plan to pour concrete pavement on North 7th Avenue.

Griffin Drive remains closed from the intersection with North 7th Avenue to the intersection with Maus Lane. Traffic is detoured using Oak Street and Rouse Avenue. MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area during construction. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained.

North 7th Avenue remains open with single-lane traffic in each direction.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

July 21, 2023

Due to an unforeseen supply chain issue, the reopening of Griffin Drive will be delayed. Griffin Drive is now anticipated to reopen the week of August 7.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and CK May Excavating appreciate the public's patience as they continue to work to reopen Griffin Drive.

Griffin Drive will remain closed from the intersection with North 7th Avenue to the intersection with Maus Lane. Traffic is detoured using Oak Street and Rouse Avenue. MDT encourages the public to continue to visit businesses in the project area. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained throughout construction.

North 7th Avenue remains open with single-lane traffic in each direction.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

July 7, 2023

Construction is continuing on schedule this week. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) reminds motorists wishing to visit the Gallatin County Fair (July 19-23) to allow extra travel time to account for increased traffic on Oak Street.

Currently, a closure of Griffin Drive between the intersection of North 7th Avenue and Maus Lane is in effect.

North 7th Avenue remains open with single-lane traffic in each direction.

During the closure, traffic is detoured using Oak Street and Rouse Avenue. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained at all times.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.

June 29, 2023

Construction continues this week throughout the project area, with a closure of Griffin Drive between the intersection of North 7th Avenue and Maus Lane in effect. This closure is anticipated to last about 30 days from the date construction began.

North 7th Avenue remains open with single-lane traffic in each direction.

During the closure, traffic is detoured using Oak Street and Rouse Avenue. At least one access to area businesses will be maintained at all times.

No work will take place between July 1 and July 4. MDT wishes the public a safe and happy Independence Day.

For the safety of the public and workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Motorists may encounter:

• Reduced speed limits.
• Intermittent lane closures.
• Flaggers or temporary signals to direct traffic.
• Detours.