2701 Prospect ▪ PO Box 201001

Lawrence J. Flynn, Interim Director Helena MT 59620-1001

March 28, 2024

News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News Joan Redeen, Executive Assistant - Communications 406-396-1978,
jredeen@mt.gov
News US 2 safety project
News LIBBY, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), along with

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construction partner Noble Excavating, Inc., will begin a safety project on US
Highway 2 (US 2) in April. Work is expected to last approximately one month,

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weather and other factors permitting.
The project begins near the northern Terrace View Road approach and
News extends for approximately half a mile, ending at the southern Terrace View
Road approach.
News Crews will begin clearing trees the second week of April to prepare for
News construction that will commence the first week of May. Crews will be working
Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
News The purpose of this project is to enhance roadway safety features to address a
News crash trend at this location. The project will widen the shoulder and flatten
slopes along the southbound lane. Other improvements will include guardrail
News replacement, seal and cover (chip seal), fog seal, new shoulder rumble strips,
and upgraded signage.
News Expect flaggers, traffic lights, and pilot cars guiding traffic, 10 to 15-minute
News delays, reduced speeds, and single-lane traffic when traveling through the
project area. For the most up-to-date width restrictions and road conditions
News visit 511mt.net.
The public is encouraged to contact Joan Redeen at 406-396-1978 with any
News questions or comments.

News About MDT:

We are B.U.I.L.D.E.R.S. At MDT, our mission is to plan, build, operate, and
News maintain a safe and resilient transportation infrastructure to move Montana
forward by setting the gold standard for a highly effective, innovative, and
News people-centric department of transportation. For more information about MDT
and the work we do on behalf of Montana’s traveling public, visit
News https://www.mdt.mt.gov/

News Alternative accessible formats of this document will be provided on request.

Persons who need an alternative format should contact the Office of Civil
News Rights, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, PO
Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620. Telephone 406-444-5416 or Montana Relay
News Service at 711.

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Project name: SF 179 S of Libby Curve Sfty
Project ID: HSIP 1-1(106)38
News Control Number: 9637000
MDT-DIR-002_Newsrelease

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