July 16, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. are pausing work on the Anaconda and Deer Lodge Signal Upgrades project. Over the past few weeks, crews completed a seal and cover (chip seal) of the project areas in both Deer Lodge and Anaconda as well as applying temporary pavement markings.
Work on this project will pause for 30-45 days, after which crews will return and apply final epoxy pavement markings. This gives the chip seal time to cure and ensures the best application possible for the epoxy paint.
Following application of the final pavement markings, work on this project will be complete.
When work resumes, motorists can expect:
- Reduced speed limits
- Flaggers or temporary signals may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures
July 1, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. are resuming work in Anaconda the week of July 6. Crews will begin applying a seal and cover (chip seal) on Montana Highway 1 (MT 1), Commercial Avenue, and Park Avenue, between North Cable Road and Polk Street, weather and other factors permitting.
This work is anticipated to take about a week to complete after which construction will pause for 30 to 45 days, crews will then return to apply final pavement markings. While this work is taking place, on-street parking will be prohibited and driveway access may be temporarily disrupted. Vehicles may be towed if left parked on the street.
In Deer Lodge, crews completed applying a chip seal and temporary pavement markings last week. Work on this section of the project is now paused for 30-45 days, after which crews will return to apply final pavement markings.
When work begins, motorists can expect:
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during pavement work
- Reduced speed limits
- Flaggers or temporary signals may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures
- Driveway access may be temporarily disrupted
June 22, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. are resuming work on the Anaconda and Deer Lodge Signal Upgrades project the week of June 22, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting.
In Deer Lodge, crews will begin applying a seal and cover (chip seal) and temporary pavement markings to Main Street. Main Street will be restriped to include a center turn lane between California and Texas Avenue. Once work in Deer Lodge is complete, crews will move to Anaconda and begin applying a chip seal and new temporary pavement markings on Montana Highway 1 (MT 1) between Polk Street and North Cable Road. This work is anticipated to take a few weeks to complete.
When work begins, motorists can expect:
- No on-street parking in the active work zone. Vehicles may be subject to towing.
- Reduced speed limits
- Flaggers or temporary signals may direct traffic at times
- Temporary lane closures
November 7, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. are pausing work on the Anaconda & Deer Lodge Signal Upgrades project for the winter.
The project was extended beyond the initial single-season timeline due to unforeseen delays in the delivery of replacement signals. Due to the late season start, certain work like applying a seal and cover (chip seal) and paint markings were pushed to 2026.
When crews return in 2026, a chip seal and new pavement markings will be applied to Montana Highway 1 (MT 1) between Polk Street and North Cable Road in Anaconda. In Deer Lodge, Main Street will be chip sealed and restriped to include a new center turn lane between California and Texas Avenue.
This work is anticipated to take a few weeks to complete.
This season crews removed and replaced the traffic signal at the intersection of Main Street and Milwaukee Avenue in Deer Lodge with an updated push-button signal for pedestrians. Additionally, the curb ramps were upgraded to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. Main Steet in Deer Lodge was also crack sealed.
In Anaconda, crews removed and replaced the Main Street traffic signals at the intersections of Park Avenue and Commercial Street with updated push-button signals for pedestrians. Additionally, the curb ramps were updated to current ADA standards.
October 17, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. are continuing work in Deer Lodge.
A concrete pour for the sidewalk area is currently planned for the week of 10/20. Additionally, areas in front of the curb and gutter will be paved and crews will be installing new traffic signals early in the week.
Work is currently anticipated to conclude by the end of next week. Following completion of this work, construction in Deer Lodge will wrap for the 2025 construction season. Crews will return in 2026 to apply a seal and cover (chip seal) and restripe Main Street.
Work in Anaconda has concluded for the 2025 season.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.
October 9, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. finished pouring concrete foundations in Deer Lodge this week. Next week (10/13), crews plan to prepare for concrete curb and gutter pouring. Additional concrete pouring on the sidewalks and potential installation of the pedestrian signals may occur.
Work in Anaconda has concluded for the 2025 season.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.
October 3, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. have completed work in Anaconda for this construction season. Crews will return in 2026 to apply a seal and cover (chip seal) and new pavement markings to Montana Highway 1 (MT 1). The traffic signals at the Main Street intersections with Park Avenue and Commercial Avenue will be turned on next week.
In Deer Lodge, crews have begun work on the sidewalks at the intersection of Main Street and Milwaukee Avenue. Currently, crews are working on underground utilities. This work will take a few weeks to complete. Pedestrians will need to detour during this time.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.
September 26, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. will be patching asphalt in front of the curb and gutter in Anaconda next week. Additionally, crews will need to apply new paint markings at the Main Street intersections with Park Avenue and Commercial Avenue. Once this work is completed, crews will be mostly done with work in Anaconda for the 2025 construction season.
In Deer Lodge, crews tentatively plan to begin sidewalk demolition. This had previously been delayed by a few weeks due to scheduling conflicts. When this work begins, pedestrian traffic will be disrupted at the intersection of Main Street and Milwaukee Avenue.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.
September 18, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. plan to begin signal pole installation in Anaconda next week, Sept. 22. Following completion of the pole installation, crews will be restriping the crosswalks at the Main Street intersections with Commercial Avenue and Park Avenue. Work will continue throughout the week on this project.
In Deer Lodge, crews tentatively plan to begin sidewalk demolition, which had previously been delayed. When this work begins, pedestrian traffic will be disrupted at the intersection of Main Street and Milwaukee Avenue. Work crack sealing Main Street in Deer Lodge has been completed.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.
September 12, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. will continue replacing curb and gutter and sidewalk in Anaconda next week. Crews will continue to work on underground utilities and pouring concrete at the Main Street intersections with Commercial Avenue and Park Avenue.
In Deer Lodge, crews hope to begin sidewalk demolition which has been delayed slightly.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.
September 4, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. will be working on curb and gutter in Anaconda the week of September 8. Following completion of that work, crews will begin pouring concrete for the new sidewalk. This will disrupt pedestrian traffic while concrete is curing.
In Deer Lodge, crews began work crack sealing Main Street the week of September 1. The following week, crews anticipate beginning sidewalk demolition followed by work on underground utilities and traffic signal foundations.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.
August 29, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. will begin sidewalk demolition and crack sealing Main Street in Deer Lodge the week of Sept. 1. During this time, pedestrian traffic may be disrupted at the intersection of Main Street and Milwaukee Avenue.
In Anaconda, crews will continue work on the sidewalks at the Main Street intersections with Commercial Avenue and Park Avenue.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
In observance of Labor Day, crews will pause construction activities after 3 p.m. on Friday, August 29, and resume on Tuesday, September 2.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.
August 22, 2025
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Montana Lines Inc. will continue sidewalk demolition and utility work in Anaconda the week of August 25. This work will take place at the intersections of Main Street with Park Avenue and Commercial Avenue.
Additionally, sidewalk demolition work is anticipated to begin in Deer Lodge the week of September 1. This work will take place at the intersection of Main Street and Milwaukee Avenue in Deer Lodge.
All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
In observance of Labor Day, crews will pause construction activities after 3 p.m. on Friday, August 29, and resume on Tuesday, September 2.
During construction motorists should expect:
- Intersection sidewalks will be closed, and pedestrians will be detoured.
- Flaggers and/or temporary signals will direct traffic at times.
- Temporary lane closures.
- Speed limits will be reduced.
- Delays of up to 15 minutes.
- On-street parking will be briefly disrupted during paving work.
- Wide loads may be restricted at times (visit 511mt.net for the most up-to-date information on restrictions).
- Work will take place during daylight hours.