GREAT FALLS, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has made updates to the proposed pavement preservation project on 57th Street (US 87 Bypass) on the east side of Great Falls The project begins at the intersection with 2nd Avenue North, and extends south, ending near the intersection with 10th Avenue South.
Proposed work includes milling the existing surface, applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement markings, and new signage. All left-hand turning movements at the 57th Street and 8th Avenue South intersection will be eliminated. The raised medians will be replaced, and new roadway lighting will be installed.
The purpose of the project is to address pavement deterioration and enhance roadway safety features.
Construction is tentatively planned for 2027 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way will be needed. Need for utility relocation will be determined as design progresses.
This project is within the boundaries of the Central Montana Transportation Study. For more information, please visit mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/centralmt/.
The public is encouraged to contact Great Falls District Project Development Engineer James Combs at 406-454-5900 or District Project Engineer Chris Ward at 406-454-5894 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.
Project ID: NH 102-1(9)7
Control Number: 10241000