April 2026 - Roadwork Resumes
Roadwork resumes on the US 93 West of Whitefish project. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with Knife River – Mountain West Division, will set up traffic control starting Friday, April 17, and will begin operations the week of April 20. The schedule is subject to change depending on weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Construction Activities and Location:.
Starting the week of April 20, crews will be hauling material between mile markers 130.5 and 132 (approximately Antler Ridge Road to Little Mountain Road).
Traffic Control and Road Conditions:
Drivers can expect gravel roads and single-lane traffic control directed by pilot cars and flaggers during construction. Please plan for reduced speeds and up to 15-minute delays during traffic stops. Please drive with caution and be mindful of workers and equipment in the area.
The work corridor begins near the intersection with Mountainside Drive and extends approximately 3 miles west, just past Livermore Flats. Planned safety enhancements for the US 93 West of Whitefish project include a new driving surface, designated turn lanes, guardrail, wider shoulders, new signage, and a separated shared-use path with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant handrails and detectable warning devices. Improvements began in 2025 and will be completed in the 2026 construction season.
Project Overview
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) announces plans for the upcoming US 93 West of Whitefish project. This road reconstruction project will occur on US Highway 93 (US 93) in Whitefish, starting near the intersection with Mountainside Drive and continuing west for approximately 3 miles, ending just past Livermore Flats.
(Updated April 21, 2025)
Tree clearing is necessary for utility relocation and highway reconstruction. For the overall project, tree clearing needs to be completed in two separate phases. LTL Enterprises has finished the clearing required for utility relocations. Early this year, clearing activities necessary for highway construction will begin. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring, depending on weather and other unforeseen factors.
Due to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA), MDT has a specific timeframe to complete tree clearing work. The Migratory Bird Treaty of 1918 (MBTA) prohibits the take (including killing, capturing, selling, trading, and transport) of protected migratory bird species. Their nests cannot be disturbed once they are active, which is when birds or eggs are present in the nest. An active nest can halt work and delay the project. MDT schedules activities to avoid this, which means vegetation clearing may start well in advance of construction.
Planned safety enhancements for this project include a new driving surface, designated turn lanes, guardrail, wider shoulders, new signage, and a separated shared-use path with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant handrails and detectable warning devices.
This important work will enhance roadway safety features and improve non-motorized accessibility in Whitefish. The goal of this project is to extend the service life of this section of US 93 so that it will continue to serve the community for years to come.
For more information about the US 93 West of Whitefish project, including construction schedules and updates, please contact Becca MacLean at
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