Thompson Falls - Urban - Construction Updates

September 26, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction, Inc. will be making seal and cover (chip seal) repairs in the Thompson Falls – Urban project area starting Monday, September 30. Work will occur on Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) and is expected to last less than a week, weather and other factors permitting.

During construction, traffic control will be in place. Drivers should expect single-lane closures, reduced speeds, potential width restrictions, delays, and parking restrictions.

Chip seal repairs along the Main Street/MT 200 shoulder and angled parking stalls were completed last month. A majority of this project was completed in the summer of 2023, including significant Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades and roadway improvements along the approximately 1-mile stretch of the Thompson Falls Main Street/MT 200 corridor. The upcoming chip seal repair work is being completed under the project’s warranty period.

MDT is committed to maintaining access to local businesses during construction. The project team thanks the Thompson Falls community and traveling public for their patience during warranty work.

Thompson Falls Main Street/MT 200.

July 29, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. plan to begin repairs in the Thompson Falls – Urban project area the week of July 29. Crews will improve drainage at the approach of South Jefferson Street and Main Street. Seal and cover (chip seal) repairs will also be made along Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200). Repairs are anticipated to last approximately one week, weather and other factors permitting. This work is part of the project’s warranty period.

During construction activities, traffic control will be in place.

• South Jefferson Street will be closed, and Main Street/MT 200 parking will be restricted near the intersection of South Jefferson Street.
• As chip seal repairs are made along the Main Street/MT 200 corridor, drivers should expect single-lane closures, reduced speeds, potential width restrictions, delays, and parking restrictions.
• Pedestrians are required to use the temporary, marked walkways around the construction area.

The project’s main construction activities occurred during the summer of 2023, with significant Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades and roadway improvements on this portion of the MT 200 corridor.

MDT is committed to maintaining access to local businesses during construction. Thank you to the Thompson Falls community and traveling public for their patience as warranty work is completed.

Thompson Falls-Urban project area along Main Street/MT 200.

October 17, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. completed construction activities and inspection on the Thompson Falls-Urban project the week of October 9, 2023. Over the next year, MDT will continue to monitor roadway and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) improvements made along the Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) project corridor. MDT and Razz Construction thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during the construction period.

The Thompson Falls-Urban project included upgrades to 30 sidewalk curb ramps to meet ADA compliance, enhancing safety and accessibility for all users.

Roadway resurfacing on the Thompson Falls-Urban project included milling, overlay, crack seal, fog seal, seal and cover (chip seal), and striping.

The project also improved approaches at multiple locations, including Feed & Fuel Conoco, Town Pump, the Whitefish Credit Union Thompson Falls Branch exit, and the Thompson Falls post office entrance.

Improvements also included lighting with two new light poles, drainage, and updated signage.

October 2, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction. Crews are scheduled to complete final striping operations along Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) the week of October 2, weather and other factors permitting. After final striping and inspection, the project will be complete.

Upcoming construction activities and advisories:

• Work is scheduled to take place over three days, beginning with sweeping and brooming Thursday, October 5.
• Final striping is expected to take place Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, on the main lanes and parking stalls.
• During construction activities, traffic control will be in place. Main Street parking will be closed in sections, and drivers should expect single-lane closures, reduced speeds, potential width restrictions, and delays.

September 14, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction. Crews have finished clean-up activities and landscape restoration and are nearing completion of the Thompson Falls – Urban project.

Upcoming construction activities and advisories:

• Final striping along Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) is scheduled for the end of September to beginning of October, weather and other factors permitting.
• Work is scheduled to take place over three days, beginning with sweeping and brooming.
• During construction activities, traffic control will be in place. Main Street parking will be closed in sections, and drivers should expect single-lane closures, reduced speeds, potential width restrictions, and delays.
• After final striping and inspection, the project will be complete.

Completed construction activities:

Crews on the Thompson Falls — Urban project have completed:

• Upgrades to 30 sidewalk curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, enhancing safety and accessibility for all users.
• Approach improvements to multiple locations, including Feed & Fuel Conoco, Town Pump, Whitefish Credit Union Thompson Falls Branch exit, and the Thompson Falls post office entrance.
• Resurfacing the roadway. This work included milling, overlay, crack seal, fog seal, seal and cover (chip seal), and temporary striping.
• Improvements to lighting with two new light poles, drainage, and updated signage.

August 29, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction.

This week, crews will be completing temporary striping, signage installation, and project clean-up activities along Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200). Parking will be closed in sections during temporary striping operations. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades and seal and cover (chip seal) operations have been completed.

Advisories:

• Traffic control will be in place during temporary striping operations. Work is scheduled to occur Tuesday and Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Drivers should expect single-lane closures and traffic delays.

Construction Updates:

• This week, crews will be placing temporary striping for driving lanes and parking stalls along Main Street/MT 200. Final striping is planned for late September.
• Crews will be installing new signage this week and completing project clean-up activities, including landscaping restoration.
• Last week, crews completed ADA upgrades, which included improvements to 30 sidewalk curb ramps along the Main Street/MT 200 corridor.
• Fog seal and chip seal operations were completed last week.

August 23, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction.

Fog seal and seal and cover (chip seal) operations were delayed and are now anticipated to occur this week. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades and asphalt patching continue. Please note advisories for parking impacts and traffic delays. Construction is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.

Advisories:

• Parking will be closed along Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) after 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, as crews complete fog seal operations.
• Main Street/MT 200 parking will be closed in sections during chip sealing, which is anticipated to occur later this week. Parking is encouraged on the side streets south of Main Street/MT 200.
• Traffic control is in place and flaggers are directing traffic on Main Street/MT 200. Drivers should expect single-lane closures and delays when traveling through the project area.
• Pedestrians should be cautious and use walkways around the construction zone.

Construction Updates:

• Crews are expected to fog seal the roadway the evening of Wednesday, August 23.
• Chip sealing is anticipated to occur after the fog seal late this week.
• Temporary striping will follow the chip seal early next week and occur during the evening hours. Final striping is planned for late September.
• Asphalt patching is continuing around new concrete areas, including sidewalk corners.
• Two new light poles will be installed this week at Mill Street and East Ramp.
• ADA improvements and sidewalk concrete work continue on the south side of Main Street/MT 200. Concrete work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
• Whitefish Credit Union – Thompson Falls Branch exit approach work continues. The bank’s drive-through is closed during construction. The bank is open to walk-in customers while drive-through access is restricted.
• Curb work in front of True Value is anticipated to be completed this week. An alternate side entrance is currently provided and marked by signage.
• Approach work at the Feed & Fuel Conoco and Town Pump is complete, and the approaches are open.

August 15, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction.

Construction intensifies this week with asphalt patching, seal and cover (chip seal), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements continuing. Please note advisories for parking impacts and traffic delays. Construction is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors permitting.

Advisories:

• During chip sealing Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18, parking along Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) will be closed in sections. Parking is encouraged on the side streets south of Main Street/MT 200.
• Traffic control is in place with flaggers directing traffic on Main Street/MT 200. Drivers should expect single-lane closures and delays.
• Pedestrians should be cautious and use walkways around the construction zone.

Construction Updates:

• Grinding operations to smooth the recently paved surface are complete on Main Street/MT 200.
• Early this week, crews are patching asphalt around new concrete areas including sidewalk corners.
• Crews will fog seal the roadway Wednesday, August 16.
• Chip sealing will occur Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18.
• Interim striping will follow the chip seal Saturday, August 19 and Monday, August 21. Final striping is scheduled for September.
• ADA improvements and sidewalk concrete work continue on the south side of Main Street/MT 200.
• Whitefish Credit Union – Thompson Falls Branch exit approach work continues. The bank’s drive-through is closed during construction. The bank is open to walk-in customers while drive-through access is restricted.
• Approach work continues at Feed & Fuel Conoco. Customers can access the business from Madison Street.
• Approach work at Town Pump continues. Semi -truck access will be limited during construction.
• Curb work in front of True Value continues this week. An alternate side entrance is provided and marked by signage.

August 9, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction.

Construction Updates:

• Grinding to smooth the recently paved surface continues this week on Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200). This work is expected to last through the week.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements continue on the south side of Main Street/MT 200.
• Whitefish Credit Union – Thompson Falls Branch exit approach work continues. The bank’s drive-through is closed during construction. The bank is open to walk-in customers while drive-through access is restricted.
• Approach work continues at Feed & Fuel Conoco. Customers can access the business from Madison Street.
• Approach work at Town Pump begins this week. Semi-truck access will be limited during construction.
• Curb work in front of True Value starts this week. An alternate side entrance will be provided and marked by signage.

Advisories:

• Main Street/MT 200 parking will be closed in sections during pavement grinding operations. Parking is encouraged on the side streets south of Main Street/MT 200.
• Traffic control is in place with flaggers on Main Street/MT 200. Drivers should expect single-lane closures and delays.
• Pedestrians should be cautious and use walkways around the construction zone.

August 2, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction.

Construction Updates:

• Grinding to smooth the recently paved surface begins this week on Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200). This work is expected to last approximately two weeks.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements continue on the south side of Main Street/MT 200.
• Approach work is complete at the Thompson Falls post office.
• Whitefish Credit Union – Thompson Falls Branch exit approach work continues. The bank’s drive-through is closed during construction. The bank is open for walk-in customers.
• Approach work begins at the Feed & Fuel Conoco.

Advisories:

• Main Street/MT 200 parking will be closed in sections during grinding operations. Parking is encouraged on the side streets south of Main Street/MT 200.
• Traffic control is in place with flaggers on Main Street/MT 200. Drivers should expect single-lane closures and traffic delays.
• Pedestrians should be cautious and use walkways around the construction zone.

July 24, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction.

Construction Updates:

• Parking on Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) has reopened.
• Razz Construction crews have completed milling and paving operations on Main Street/MT 200.
• This week, crews are paving approaches along Main Street/MT 200.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements continue on the south side of Main Street/MT 200.
• Approach work continues at the Thompson Falls post office. An alternate entrance has been provided and is marked by signage.
• Whitefish Credit Union – Thompson Falls Branch exit approach work continues. The bank’s drive-through is closed during construction. The bank is open for walk-in customers.

Advisories:

• Traffic control is in place. Expect flaggers on Main Street/MT 200 and side streets.
• Drivers should expect single lane closures and traffic delays. Traffic control is expected to be removed midweek, after approach paving is complete.
• Pedestrians should be cautious and use walkways around the construction zone.

July 17, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Razz Construction Inc. thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction.

Construction Updates:

• Razz Construction crews have completed milling operations on Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200).
• This week, crews are paving Main Street/MT 200.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements continue on the south side of Main Street/MT 200.
• Approach work continues at the Thompson Falls post office. An alternate entrance has been provided and is marked by signage.
• Whitefish Credit Union – Thompson Falls Branch exit approach work continues. The bank’s drive-through is closed during construction. The bank is open for walk-in customers.

Advisories:

• During paving operations, parking is prohibited on Main Street/MT 200. Parking is encouraged on the side streets south of Main Street/MT 200.
• Traffic control is in place. Expect flaggers on Main Street/MT 200 and side streets.
• Drivers should expect single lane closures and traffic delays.
• Pedestrians should be cautious and use walkways around the construction zone.

July 11, 2023

Construction Updates:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements continue on the south side of Main Street/Montana Highway 200 (MT 200).
• Post office approach work begins. An alternate entrance is provided and marked by signage.
• Whitefish Credit Union – Thompson Falls Branch exit approach work begins. The bank’s drive-through will be closed during construction. The branch will remain open for walk-in customers.
• Milling is anticipated to start at the end of this week, with paving occurring next week.

Advisories:

• During milling and paving operations, parking will be prohibited on Main Street/MT 200. Parking is encouraged on the side streets south of Main Street/MT 200, with some availability in north side areas depending on construction activity.
• Drivers should expect single lane closures and traffic delays.
• Pedestrians should use walkways around the construction area.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Razz Construction thank the Thompson Falls community for its patience during construction.

June 29, 2023

Construction Updates:

• ADA and approach work is complete on the north side of Main Street/Montana 200 (MT 200).
• ADA and approach work continues on the south side of Main Street/MT 200.
• Traffic control is in place. Please use pedestrian walkways.

Upcoming Work and Advisories:

• As ADA and approach work continues, road resurfacing is anticipated to begin the week of July 10 and extend through the week of July 17.
• During resurfacing, Main Street/MT 200 parking will be closed. Parking is encouraged on the side streets south of Main Street/MT 200. Some parking may be available in the north side parking areas depending on the construction work taking place.
• Single lane closures will be in place. Expect traffic delays.

June 19, 2023

Construction continues on the Thompson Falls – Urban project. This week, Razz Construction crews anticipate completing work along the north shoulder of Main Street/Montana 200 (MT 200). Traffic control will be in place as concrete cures. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades to sidewalk curb ramps and approach work along the south side of Main Street continue. As concrete is poured and cures, crews are excavating and prepping other sections to expedite the project and length of impact.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to maintaining business access throughout construction. The project team is working with individual businesses to find suitable solutions for business access around the construction areas.

Traffic control is in place to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Pedestrians are asked to use pedestrian walkways around the construction area.

Pedestrian walkway around a construction area along the north side of Thompson Falls Main Street/MT 200.

May 22, 2023

The project is underway starting with ADA upgrades happening along the north shoulder of Main Street/MT 200. Specifically, 30 updated sidewalk curb ramps will enhance safety and accessibility for all users along the Main Street/MT 200 corridor.

Following completion of ADA upgrades, roadway resurfacing will take place over the summer. This work will include milling, overlay, crack seal, seal and cover (chip seal), and striping, as well as improvements to approaches, lighting, drainage, and updated signage.

Traffic control is in place throughout construction. Access to local businesses will be maintained during this time.