MDT seeks comment for project proposed east of Gildford

Press release

The Montana Department of Transportation has notified the public about and is seeking comments on a proposal to overlay about 17.5 miles of U.S. Highway 2 east of Gildford in Hill County.

The project begins at reference post 354.6 about 1 mile east of the intersection with secondary highways 448 and 449 in Gildford and extends east for 17.5 miles, ending east of Fresno at reference post 372.1.

Proposed work includes applying a new overlay and finishing with a seal and cover — chip seal — upgraded pavement marking, and signage. The purpose of the project is to improve ride quality and extend the life of the pavement.

The project is tentatively scheduled for construction in 2019, depending on completion of all project development activities and availability of funding. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

For more information, people can contact Great Falls District Projects Engineer Christie McOmber or District Preconstruction Engineer Steve Prinzing at 406-454-5880. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Montana Department of Transportation Great Falls office at P.O. Box 1359, Great Falls, MT 59403-1359, or online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/comment_form.shtml/.

Comments should be labeled as project UPN 9393000. Alternative accessible formats of this information will be provided upon request by contacting Alice Flesch, Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620; 406-444-9229; TTY 1-800-335-7592; fax 406-444-7243; or email to [email protected].