2701 Prospect ▪ PO Box 201001

Malcolm “Mack” Long, Director Helena MT 59620-1001

News June 4, 2023

News Contact:
Tyler Manning, Public Involvement Coordinator, RBCI, 406-333-7215
News Tyler@rbci.net

News IMMEDIATE RELEASE

News Kalispell Urban project begins
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KALISPELL, Mont. – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and LHC Inc.
News are rehabilitating seven roadways in the Kalispell urban area. Five of the project
locations will be resurfaced prior to being sealed and covered (chip seal). Two of the
News locations will only be chip sealed. All project locations will receive new pavement

News markings.

News The project areas are located on East Reserve Drive, West Evergreen Drive, Airport
Road, Conrad Drive, Woodland Park Drive, Whitefish Stage Road, and Woodland
News Avenue.

News Work is anticipated to begin the week of June 5 on the Airport Road project area.

News Construction will begin on the other project areas later this summer. This project is
anticipated to be completed in a single construction season. “This project was
News requested by the City of Kalispell, who had resurfaced Whitefish Stage Road and
Woodland Avenue recently,” said John Schmidt, MDT Missoula District Construction
News Engineer. “This project will improve the driving surface of the other five roads and will
extend the service life of all seven roads.”
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Traffic control will vary at each project location. However, motorists can expect
reduced speed limits, traffic reduced to a single lane at times, and width restrictions in
News place at each location. The public is encouraged to visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-
date information.
News More information about the planned improvements and construction activities can be
News found at: www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/kalispellurban/.

News For the safety of the public and construction workers, MDT encourages motorists to

News plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down, and use caution through work zones.

News To receive text notifications, text ‘URBAN’ to 866-434-0866 (toll-free)*. To sign up for
email updates, or if you have questions or comments contact Tyler Manning at
News Tyler@rbci.net or by phone at 406-333-7215.

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News Seat Belts Save Lives! Buckle Up, Montana.

For many Montanans, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer travel,
News culminating with Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, these summer months can also
be some of the deadliest on Montana’s roads due to increased motor vehicle crashes.
News As part of a nationwide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization running from May 15,

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2023, through June 4, 2023, law enforcement agencies and the
Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) will be out to educate motorists

News and enforce Montana’s seat belt law statewide. Before you make plans to travel
this Memorial Day weekend, commit to always buckle up before you go, and
News insist your friends and family do the same. Using your seat belt is your best
defense against serious injury or death in the event you’re in a crash. This is a Vision
News Zero Message from the Montana Department of Transportation. Learn more about
the goal of Vision Zero and seat belt safety here:
News https://www.mdt.mt.gov/visionzero/people/seatbelts.aspx

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News who need an alternative format should contact the Office of Civil Rights, Department
of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620.
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