Photo Gallery

bbq break
Taking a break for some food at the Polson field office
Directory and Missoula DA
MDT director Jim Lynch and Missoula DA Dwane Kailey at a work crew appreciation barbecue
concrete surface at MT 35
New Concrete Surface US 93 at MT 35
Jocko Bridge Abutment
Jocko Bridge Abutment
Jocko Bridge column drill
Jocko Bridge Column Drill
Jocko Bridge wing
Jocko Bridge Wing
survey team at Jocko
Survey Team at Jocko
crossover to hold traffic
A crossover to hold traffic
grading operation at top of Polson Hill
A view of grading operations on the west side of US 93 at the top of Polson Hill
concrete paving on MT 35
Concrete paving on MT 35 eastbound from U.S. 93 -- The Peoples Way
grading of NB US 93
Grading of northbound US 93. New lanes will be built at lower elevations
Jocko River Bridge Deck
Jocko River Bridge Deck
Jocko River Bridge Deck
Jocko River Bridge Deck
Jocko River Bridge reconstruction
Jocko River Bridge Reconstruction
Landscape plays a key role
Landscape plays a key role in the history and culture of the area. Contour grading is context sensitive.
MT 35 - large excavation
MT 35: Large excavation section. The reduction of the steep grades will improve sight distances for local access.
NB from the Minesinger Trail project
Northbound from the Minesinger Trail project. A scenic overlook will be built in to give travelers a safe vantage point of Flathead Lake
Polson east
Polson-East project, gravel has been placed on the northbound lanes near the intersection of US 93 and MT 35.
portions have been milled
Portions of road have been milled, with the millings provided to the City of Polson and others.
topsoil removal
Topsoil is removed before embankment material is placed. The native topsoils are replaced on the slopes to re-establish vegetation.
electrical luminaires
US 93: Electrical luminaires have been placed and will improve visibility and enhance highway safety.
US 93 view to the south
US 93: View to the south at intersection with MT 35, showing grading work on the northbound lanes.
US 93 contour grading
US 93: Contour grading is a context sensitive construction practice used to re-establish the glacial influenced terrain.
Jocko River Bridge long beams
US 93: Jocko River Bridge long beams on the North Arlee to White Coyote segment. of The Peoples Way project

View of the connection between the Polson-East porject at MT-35 and Minesinger Trail project on US 93.
wildlife present on project
Wildlife present on the project. Three dens of fox kits are immediately adjacent to right-of-way on US 93.
retaining wall
Retaining wall will be aesthetically treated to give the appearance of a natural dry stack stone wall.
wildlife crossing
An example of a wildlife crossing added as part of the project.
wildlife crossing
An example of a wildlife crossing added as part of the project.