Two lanes recommended for local section of Highway 2

The Federal Highway Administration has initially opposed widening U.S. Highway 2 to four lanes from Havre to Fort Belknap, saying a two-lane with passing lanes will provide the same benefits and cause less damage to the environment.

The recommendation is included in a draft environmental impact statement for the project that is now being circulated for comments among state and federal agencies and the Citizens Advisory Council for the project.

Bob Sivertsen, president of the Highway 2 Association, has sent a letter to members and supporters asking for their support to oppose the agency's recom...