SWAN LAKE, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal that will resurface about 11 miles of Montana Highway 83 (MT 83), north and south of Swan Lake. The project begins just north of the Goat Creek Bridge, and extends north, ending near the intersection with Montana Highway 209 (MT 209). No work will be included from just north of Soup Creek Bridge to just north of Sixmile Creek Bridge.
Proposed work includes applying paving fabric, crack seal, seal and cover (chip seal), fog seal, upgraded pavement markings, signage, delineation, and low noise centerline rumble strips. MT 83 from Goat Creek to Soup Creek will also receive an asphalt overlay. 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 10542000.
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: Swan Lake – N & S
Project ID: STPP 83-3(6)59
Control Number: 10542000