MISSOULA, Mont. – Resurfacing roadwork on U.S. Highway 93 between Missoula and Lolo is scheduled to begin in July.
The project is expected to be completed by October, and its purpose is to ensure safety, accessibility and transportation infrastructure on the roadway.
A release from Big Sky Public Relations, on behalf of Montana Department of Transportation, said workers will:
Adjust left-turn lanes near LoloUpdate guardrailsSeal the shared-use pathAdd new pavement markingsAdd shoulder rumble stripsAdd high-friction surface treatment
Construction will take place at night between 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. to keep traffic flowing in the daytime.
There will be one lane open to traffic and slower speeds in the work area.
There will be recurring closures on roads connected to U.S. Highway 93–residents will be informed and drivers will be detoured.
“Riverside Contracting and Knife River will start at the north end of the project area near Missoula and work their way south,” MDT Missoula District Administrator Bob Vosen said in the release. “Safety enhancements to the US 93 corridor are a high priority for MDT. We have several projects in motion along the highway including both active construction and more extensive studies.”
Big Sky Public Relations’ release said the construction will lengthen the pavement’s life expectancy while improving safety features for commuters between Missoula and Lolo.
