Highway improvements near Lakeside underway

by Daily Inter Lake
| April 20, 2021 12:10 PM

The Montana Department of Transportation began construction to improve U.S. 93 South near Lakeside and Somers on Monday. Construction is expected to be completed in June.

The project area begins just north of West Shore State Park near the Presbyterian Camp Road, and extends north through Lakeside ending near the Old US Highway 93 intersection.

The project will rehabilitate about 9 miles of pavement on U.S. 93 and install centerline and shoulder rumble strips, new pavement markings, signage and delineators. Additional work includes upgrading the ADA sidewalk ramps at the intersection of U.S. 93 and Bierney Creek Road, and the intersection of U.S. 93 and Adams Street in Lakeside.

Motorists should expect various impacts throughout the project.

Daytime traffic will be reduced to one lane, but two-way traffic will continue at night. Pilot cars and flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.

Speed limits will be reduced.

Access on to the newly laid asphalt surface will be restricted for 20-30 minutes.

Drivers should expect 15 minute delays through the work zone.

“Highway 93 is an important and busy corridor,” said Missoula District Construction Engineer John Schmidt. “MDT and our contracting partner Riverside Construction are working hard to complete these needed improvements as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

“These improvements will help extend the life of the highway, provide a smoother driving surface, and add safety features for motorists and pedestrians,” said Schmidt in a press release.

To sign up for construction email updates, text LAKESIDE93 to 22828. Questions and comments can be sent to Brandon@rbci.net or by phone at (406) 626-7272.

For the safety of the public and construction workers, MDT encourages motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, slow down and use caution through work zones on Highway 93. Current construction information and road conditions throughout Montana can also be found on the MDT Travel Info App at roadreport.mdt.mt.gov/travinfomobile.