TROY, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal that will reconstruct about half a mile of Montana Highway 56 (MT 56), commonly known as Bull Lake Road, about 2 miles south of Savage Lake. The project begins approximately half a mile north of the Chase Cutoff intersection and extends north, ending near the Felix Creek crossing.
Proposed work includes reconstructing the curve, widening the roadway shoulders, adding rumble strips, upgrading pavement markings and signage, and applying a seal and cover (chip seal). The purpose of the project is to enhance roadway safety features and address crashes related to the existing curve.
Construction is tentatively planned beyond MDT's five-year planning horizon but has the potential to begin earlier depending on completion of design and availability of funds. Right-of-way acquisition or temporary construction permits will likely be required for this project. Relocation of utilities may also be necessary. MDT staff will contact affected landowners prior to survey work. Landowners may be contacted again prior to construction regarding temporary permits.
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 10732000.
The public is encouraged to contact Missoula District Project Development Engineer Joel Boucher at 406-544-5802 or Traffic Project Engineer David Relph at 406-444-1280 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.
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. Our mission is to build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system. For more information, visit mdt.mt.gov.
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Project ID: HSIP 56-2(11)29
10732000
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