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 Watson Coulee Road, from Vaughn Road to the NW Bypass.
The open house will be held on Wednesday, October 29, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the West Elementary School Auditorium Foyer, 1205 1st Avenue 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 will reconstruct Watson Coulee Road from Vaughn Road to the NW Bypass, replacing deteriorating pavement and adding upgraded storm drains, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps, and sidewalks. A roundabout has been selected for the intersection of Watson Coulee Road and Vaughn Road to enhance safety, reduce delays, and prepare the corridor for future growth. These improvements are part of a joint effort between MDT and the City of Great Falls through the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), reflecting a proactive approach to managing growth and long-term traffic needs. Construction is tentatively planned for 2028, pending the acquisition of right-of-way, completion of design, and funding availability.
For updates and project information, visit mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/watson. To subscribe to email updates, contact Ella Currier at ella@benchmarkpublicaffairs.com. To receive text alerts, text "WatsonCoulee" 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.
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.
Any person with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity or an alternative accessible format of this notice should contact Ella Currier at 406-465-7198 or MDT’s ADA Coordinator Matt Maze at mmaze@mt.gov, 406-444-5416, or the Montana Relay Service at 711. Requests for an accommodation to participate should be made by October 23, 2025. MDT will attempt to honor requests made after this date.
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