ARLEE and FLORENCE, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about 6.5 miles of US Highway 93 (US 93), north of Arlee, and provide safety improvements to about half a mile of US 93, south of Florence.
Proposed work will begin about 2.5 miles north of Arlee and extend north to Ravalli. Resurfacing activities includes a rut fill, crack seal, seal and cover (chip seal), and fog seal.
Proposed safety improvements will occur about 5 miles south of Florence and includes milling the existing bridge ends, applying a new asphalt overlay, and applying a high friction surface treatment across a curve to increase roadway friction.
Both sections will include new rumble strips, pavement markings, signage, and delineation upgrades. The purpose of the project is to preserve the asphalt pavement to extend its service life, improve the ride due to rutting, and to enhance safety features.
Construction is tentatively planned for 2025 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.
Partnering with the community is an important part of properly planning for future projects. MDT welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at mdt.mt.gov/contact/comment-form.aspx or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Missoula office, PO Box 7039, Missoula, MT 59807-7039. Please note that comments are for project UPN 10374000.
The public is encouraged to contact Missoula District Preconstruction Engineer Joel Boucher at 406-544-5802 or Project Design Engineer Joshua Dold at 406-444-6385 with questions or comments about the project.
For more information about active MDT projects around the state, please visit our website and MDT’s five-year Tentative Construction Plan.
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Project name: US 93 – N Victor & S Ravalli
Project ID: NH 7-1(179)60
Control Number: 10374000
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