FLORENCE, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal that will resurface about 2 miles of Secondary Highway 203 (S 203), commonly known as Eastside Highway, east of Florence. The project begins half a mile south of the 8 Mile Creek Road roundabout, and extends north, and then west, ending at the intersection with US Highway 93 (US 93).
Proposed work includes crack sealing the existing surface, applying a new asphalt overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), fog seal, upgraded pavement markings, signage, guardrail, and rumble strips. The purpose of the project is to extend the service life and improve the ride of the existing pavement.
Construction is tentatively planned for 2026 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 10538000.
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.
---------end------------Project name: Florence – East
Project ID: STPS 203-1(27)10
Control Number: 10538000