SEELEY LAKE, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal that will resurface about 23 miles of Montana Highway 83 (MT 83), north and south of Seeley Lake. The project begins at the intersection with Montana Highway 200 (MT 200), and extends north, ending near Pierce Lake Road (just north of the Lolo/Flathead National Forest Boundary Sign). No work will occur from just south of Legendary Lodge, at the south end of Salmon Lake, to just south of Seeley Lake.
Proposed work includes:
- Replacing the top layer of existing pavement in a few intermittent locations between mile marker 0 and 4.
- Replacing the pavement and gravel in the southbound lane at mile marker 4.
- Full width crack seal, seal and cover (chip seal) and fog seal.
- Upgraded pavement markings and centerline rumble strips.
The purpose of the project is to prolong and preserve the existing pavement life.
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 10687000.
The public is encouraged to contact Missoula District Project Development Engineer Joel Boucher at 406-544-5802 or Project Design Engineer Joshua Dold at 406-444-6385 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: Seeley Lake – N & SProject ID: STPP 83-1(49)0
Control Number: 10687000