State seeks comments on U.S. 93 improvement plans

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking public comment on two proposed improvement projects along Highway 93 in Lake County.

The first proposal involves the installation of shoulder rumble strips on about 50 miles of the highway between Evaro and Polson. Proposed work includes installing shoulder rumble strips to reduce road departures. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

The second proposal involves moving the left turn lanes to the other side of the median at the intersection of Highway 93 and Minesinger Trail/North Reservoir Road. The purpose of the project is to improve safety for left turning traffic off Highway 93. Construction is tentatively planned for 2024, depending on completion of all project development activities and availability of funding. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.

MDT welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed projects. Comments may be submitted online at www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/comment_form.shtml or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Missoula office at P.O. Box 7039, Missoula, MT 59807-7039.

Please note that comments are for project UPN 9892000 for the shoulder rumble strips and UPN 9895000 for the left turn lanes.

The public is encouraged to contact Missoula District Preconstruction Engineer Jacquelyn Smith at 406-523-5830 or Project Design Engineer Dan Cunningham at 406-444-5446.