Proposed Intersection Improvements at the US 2 and 19th Avenue West

Press release

Havre, Montana (November 20, 2020) — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on the proposed intersection improvements at US 2 and 19th Avenue West.

Proposed work includes upgrading signal hardware, updating pedestrian access and realigning lanes to improve operations.

Construction is tentatively planned for 2022 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. New right-of-way and relocation of utilities will be required. MDT staff will contact all affected landowners prior to doing survey work on their land. Staff will again contact landowners prior to construction regarding property acquisition and temporary construction permits.

An important part of properly planning for future projects is partnering with the community. The Montana Department of Transportation welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/comment_forms.shtml or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Great Falls office at PO Box 1359, Great Falls, MT 59403-1359. Please note that comments are for project UPN 9570000.

The public is encouraged to contact Great Falls District Administrator Jim Wingerter at (406) 454-5897 or Project Design Engineer Michael S. Grover at (406) 444-4188.

Alternative accessible formats of this document will be provided on request. Persons who need an alternative format should contact the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620. Telephone 406-444-5416 or Montana Relay Service at 711.