KALISPELL, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal that will resurface about 4.5 miles of US Highway 2 (US 2), northeast of Kalispell. The project begins just south of the entrance to Glacier International Airport, and extends north, ending just south of the intersection with Montana Highway 40 (MT 40).
Proposed work includes:
- Full depth removal and replacement of the asphalt in the driving lanes.
- Partial depth removal and replacement of the asphalt in the shoulders and turning lanes.
- Full width seal and cover (chip seal) and fog seal.
- Crack sealing outside of new asphalt replacement areas.
- New pavement markings, signage, delineation, and shoulder rumble strips.
- Traffic signal radar detection upgrades for the Glacier International Airport intersection.
The purpose of the project is to prolong, preserve, and improve the ride of the existing roadway.
Construction is tentatively planned for 2027 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 10571000.
The public is encouraged to contact Missoula District Project Development Engineer Joel Boucher at 406-544-5802 or Project Design Engineer Aaron Mason at 406-444-0868 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.
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Project name: Glacier Airport - NorthProject ID: NH 1-2(255)129
Control Number: 10571000