FRENCHTOWN, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal to add signage and lighting on Beckwith Street located west of the Interstate 90 (I-90) Frenchtown Interchange, near the Railroad crossing.
The purpose of installing the light and signs is to address roadway departure crashes at the 90-degree curve in the road.
Construction is tentatively planned for 2026 depending on completion of design and availability of funds.
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 10353000.
The public is encouraged to contact Missoula District Preconstruction Engineer Joel Boucher at 406-544-5802 or Project Design Engineer Dan Cunningham at 406-444-7620 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.
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. Our mission is to build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system. For more information, visit mdt.mt.gov.
Project name: Beckwith St Msla Cnty
Project ID: HSIP 32164(1)
Control Number: 10353000