People warned to expect delays during bridge work south of Havre

Press release

Construction crews will begin work Monday on the bridge deck replacement on the Scott Coulee Bridge on U.S. Secondary Highway 234 — Beaver Creek Highway — about a mile south of Havre.

The project will be completed in two phases. Traffic should expect short delays beginning Monday as crews mill the roadway and place concrete barrier on the project.

People should expect flaggers with minimal delay during the first week of construction. Phase 1 will close the southbound lane until the bridge deck is complete and new bridge rail is installed.

Phase 2 will close the northbound lane until the bridge deck is completed and new bridge rail is installed.

During northbound and southbound closures, the traffic will be maintained by temporary traffic signals.

The tentative completion date, weather permitting, will August.

Traffic impacts during bridge project include:

• Single lane traffic throughout the project, expect short delays by traffic signals

• Both sides of the bridge will be 200-foot sections of milled surfaces

• There will be a 14’ width restriction

• Expect a reduced speed limit of 35 mph

“Safety is our number one priority during construction,” said Stefan Streeter, HDR engineering project manager. “The traveling public should pay close attention to signage near the project area as conditions can change during construction.”

Over-width loads wishing to pass through the construction area will need to contact Sletten Construction at 406-454-6466 to schedule accommodations for passage.

The public is encouraged to contact Engineering Project Manager Mike Moore at 406-262-5521 or HDR Engineering Project Manager Stefan Streeter at 406-656-8100 for additional information.

Alternative accessible formats of this document will be provided on request. Persons who need an alternative format should contact the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620. Telephone 406-444-9229. People using a TTY may call 1-800-335-7592 or through the Montana Relay Service at 711.