Roadwork starts Monday in Rocky Boy

The Chippewa Cree Tribe and its contractor, Havre Sand and Gravel, are reconstructing portions of the roadways within the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation boundary including BIA Route 6 Upper Box Elder Road, BIA Route 10 Duck Creek Road, and BIA Route 114 Beaver Creek Road. The purpose of the project is to improve the existing condition of the paved roads. The project is currently scheduled to start Monday, May, and be completed in June of 2021.

Construction crews will typically be present Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these hours, flagging operations will be implemented or directional signs and traffic control devices set up to detour vehicles around active work areas. As construction progresses in phases over the duration of the project, normal traffic patterns through the reservation will be affected and may be restricted to one way travel in certain areas in order to protect elements of the construction not yet ready for vehicles to be driven upon. Access to residences will be maintained at all times.

For the safety of drivers and that of the contractor’s personnel, people are asked to comply with traffic control devices, flagging personnel, and/or detour signs.

Travel time through the project area may increase during construction so people should adjust their schedule accordingly. Construction may restrict traffic lanes and create congestion. Taking alternate routes is suggested.

If inclement weather or other events cause delays, the work may be rescheduled without further notice.

People can stay up to date on Chippewa Cree Tribal Roads projects by contacting Chippewa Cree Tribal Road Department Director Jim Houle at 406-395-5025.