BUTTE Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to address a failing stone masonry wall and approximately half a mile of adjacent roadway that is eroding from runoff. The project begins on Montana Highway 2 (MT 2), 10 miles south of Butte on Pipestone Pass, between mile markers 75.1 and 75.5.
Proposed work includes realigning the roadway south in order to install a new ditch on the north side of MT 2 that will improve drainage and prevent erosion. The purpose of the project is to repair the existing roadway and extend its service life.
The project is tentatively scheduled for construction in 2027, depending on completion of all project development activities and availability of funding. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.
An important part of properly planning for future projects is 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, Butte office, PO Box 3068, Butte, MT 59702-3068. Please note that comments are for project UPN 10092000.
The public is encouraged to contact Butte District Preconstruction Engineer Brandon Jones at 406-494-9622 or Project Engineer Chauncey Boese at 406-494-9636 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: Pipestone Pass Erosion Repair
Project ID: STPP 29-3(13)75
Control Number: 10092000
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