GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with Sanbell and the City of Great Falls, invites the public to an in-person open house to learn more about the upcoming reconstruction of 9th Street NW, from Central Avenue West to the Northwest Bypass.
The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the West Elementary School Auditorium, 1205 1st Ave NW, Great Falls.
The event is open-house style with no formal presentation. Residents are encouraged to stop by anytime during the event to view project displays, speak directly with project team members, and provide comments.
The project aims to enhance safety, drainage, and accessibility through updated curbs, sidewalks, storm drains, Americans with Disability (ADA)-compliant ramps, and signal upgrades. Informal off-street parking in the public right-of-way will be reallocated for new sidewalks and storm drain infrastructure. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026, pending funding availability and design completion.
For updates and project information, visit http://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/9thStreet. To subscribe to email updates, contact Ella Currier at ella@benchmarkpublicaffairs.com. To receive text alerts, text "9thStreet" to 406-226-1603. Texting alerts are not managed by MDT and may have different privacy and security policies. For more information, read the SimpleTexting Privacy Policy.
100 Deadliest Days: A Reminder to Stay Safe and Vigilant in Your Summer Travels
For many Montanans, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer travel, culminating with Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, these summer months can also be some of the deadliest on Montana’s roads due to increased motor vehicle crashes. This period is known nationally as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” and has historically represented an increase in crashes and crash fatalities on our roadways due to greater traffic volumes and clear travel conditions that lower drivers’ guards.
Before you make plans to travel this summer, commit to safe, lawful behavior and remain vigilant in sharing Montana’s roadways with all system users. Never operate a motor vehicle while impaired. If you’re driving a vehicle, buckle up before you go and insist your friends and family do the same. Using your seat belt is your best defense against serious injury or death in the event you’re in a crash. This is a Vision Zero Message from the Montana Department of Transportation. Learn more about the goal of Vision Zero here: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/visionzero/
Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in a Montana Department of Transportation program, service, or activity should contact the event organizer or MDT’s ADA Coordinator at mmaze@mt.gov, 406-444-5416 or Montana Relay Service at 711. Requests should be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled event. The department will make every attempt to honor requests made within 48 hours of a scheduled event or activity.