State plans rockface stability work on U.S. 2

The Montana Department of Transportation and Hi-Tech Rockfall recently announced a maintenance project occurring 12 miles west of Libby on U.S. 2 this summer.

Construction will include rock scaling and installation of rockfall mitigation structures. Traffic control will be present, and drivers will be directed to one lane through the work zone area.

Construction will take place for a few weeks. Updates will be provided as work approaches. Drivers can anticipate 10 to 15 minutes of delay when traveling through the work zone.

The purpose of this project is to enhance roadway safety features by repairing the existing rockfall structure and removing potentially hazardous, unstable rock material. In addition, work will include cleaning out the roadside ditch.

“Preventative and proactive maintenance projects like this not only extend the life of the roadway, but they also protect the folks driving through,” said John Schmidt, MDT Missoula District Construction Engineer.“We appreciate everyone’s patience during road work. This project is expected to be short.”

Those with questions are encouraged to reach out to Becca MacLean at becca@bigskypublicrelations.com or call the project hotline at 406-207-4484.

The project team will also be providing text message updates. Anyone can register for these announcements. To sign up for text updates, text US2SLOPES to 41411. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Text STOP to cancel. Texting alerts are not managed by MDT and may have different privacy and security policies. For more information, see https://smstc.us/t41411/.

Please contact becca@bigskypublicrelations.com for questions or media interviews.

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.