JORDAN, Mont. (March 31, 2026) – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and contractor Central Specialties, Inc. will resume work this spring on Phase 3 of the five-phase Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) reconstruction project, located east of Jordan. This season, the project area will expand as Riverside Contracting begins Phase 4, continuing the efforts to rebuild and modernize nearly 37 miles of highway between Jordan and Brockway. The work zone will start 2 miles west of the Flowing Wells Rest Area and extend 14 miles east, reaching approximately 7 miles west of Brockway.
In addition, Central Specialties Inc. will begin a resurfacing project to improve Montana Highway 24 (MT 24) in the same area. This project begins at the Flowing Wells Rest Area and extends north for nearly 20 miles toward Fork Peck Lake, a popular route for recreational travelers.
“We know there’s a lot of construction happening east of Jordan this year, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as these vital projects move forward,” said Shane Mintz, MDT Glendive District Administrator. “These projects represent a significant investment in eastern Montana’s transportation system and will result in smoother, more efficient, and reliable travel for all.”
When traveling through all construction zones, drivers should anticipate traffic control measures, lane reconfigurations, and reduced speed limits, which may cause delays of up to 15 minutes.
The MT 200 reconstruction project consists of five phases and aims to improve nearly 37 miles of MT 200 between Jordan and Brockway. Phase 1, Little Dry Creek, was completed in 2022, and Phase 2, Junction 462 East & West, was completed in 2023, improving 16 miles of the highway.
Phase three, Flowing Wells East & West, starts approximately 2 miles west of the Flowing Wells Rest Area and extends east for about 7 miles, crossing the intersection of MT 200 with Montana Highway 24 (MT 24). In addition to highway reconstruction, this phase includes replacing five aging timber bridges, three of which had load restrictions. Central Specialties, Inc. began work on this phase in spring 2025 and is expected to be completed this year.
Work on Phase four, West of Brockway-West, will begin this spring and reconstruct almost 7 miles of MT 200. It begins at the eastern edge of the Flowing Wells East & West project, approximately 14 miles west of Brockway, and extends east to roughly 7 miles west of Brockway. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
The five-phase project will reconstruct MT 200 with 12-foot travel lanes and 6-foot shoulders. It will also improve horizontal and vertical alignment by reducing hills and curves, enhancing sight distance and overall safety. Additional upgrades include centerline and shoulder rumble strips, new signage, and pavement markings.
In addition to the MT 200 projects, improvements are also planned for MT 24. The Flowing Wells-North and North of Flowing Wells-North projects will resurface almost 20 miles of MT 24, starting at the Flowing Wells Rest Area and extending north to just about 2 miles north of McGuire Creek Road.
Improvements planned include resurfacing the roadway, upgrading pavement markings, signage, and guardrails at bridge ends, and resurfacing the deck on the Nelson Creek Bridge.
“This is a large effort involving multiple crews and work zones, and we recognize it can be challenging for those traveling through the area,” said Adam Ibrahim, Project Manager for Central Specialties, Inc. “We’re committed to completing the work safely and efficiently, and we ask drivers to stay alert, slow down, and give our crews room to work so everyone gets home safely.”
If you have questions or concerns, email Sloane at sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com or call 406-207-4484 during business hours. Those interested in learning more can also visit www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/hwy200jordan/.
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