June 22, 2026
This week:
- Work continues in sections of both the eastbound and westbound lanes of First Street (U.S. Highway 2).
- Crews are removing and replacing damaged concrete panels and completing other repairs at 5th Avenue.
- Surface grinding on the east end of the project is complete. This week will cover 3rd Avenue West to 1st Avenue and continue west to east in segments of about four blocks at a time.
- Crews are beginning joint cleaning and resealing on the east side of the project, starting near 22nd Avenue Northeast and continuing west.
Traffic Control
- Traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction and is being guided by traffic control devices in active work areas.
- Minimal delays are anticipated, but travelers should plan for extra time. Speeds will be reduced to 25 to 35 mph or the posted speed, whichever is lower.
- Access to businesses will be maintained and clearly marked with traffic control devices.
- Wide loads are not restricted at this time but may be delayed depending on operations.
Construction Schedule
- Crews are working during daylight hours, Monday, June 22, through Saturday, June 27, weather and other factors permitting.
June 15, 2026
This week:
- Work continues in the eastbound and westbound middle lanes of First Street (U.S. Highway 2).
- Crews are removing and replacing damaged concrete panels and completing other repairs.
- Surface grinding will begin in segments, moving from the west end of the project east to 15th Avenue, then restarting from west to east.
Traffic Control
- Traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction and is being guided by traffic control devices in active work areas.
- Minimal delays are anticipated, but travelers should plan for extra time. Speeds will be reduced to 25 to 35 mph or the posted speed, whichever is lower.
- Access to businesses will be maintained and clearly marked with traffic control devices.
- Wide loads are not restricted at this time but may be delayed depending on operations.
Construction Schedule
- Crews are working during daylight hours, Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19, weather and other factors permitting.
June 8, 2026
This week:
- Work in the westbound outside lane of First Street (U.S. Highway 2) has been completed and has shifted to the eastbound and westbound inside and middle lanes.
- Crews are removing and replacing damaged concrete panels and completing other repairs.
- Surface grinding will begin in a second phase once most panel repairs are complete, likely the following week, weather and other factors permitting.
- Work will continue to occur in segments moving from west to east.
Traffic Control
- Traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction and is being guided by traffic control devices in active work areas.
- Minimal delays are anticipated, but travelers should plan for extra time. Speeds will be reduced to 25 to 35 mph or the posted speed, whichever is lower.
- Access to businesses will be maintained and clearly marked with traffic control devices.
- Wide loads are not restricted at this time but may be delayed depending on operations.
Construction Schedule
- Crews are working during daylight hours, Monday, June 8, through Saturday, June 13, weather and other factors permitting.
June 1, 2026
This week:
- Due to current weather conditions in the Havre area, no construction activities will occur this week.
- Work will resume when conditions improve.
Traffic Control
- There will be no active work zones or traffic control devices in place this week.
- All lanes will remain open to normal traffic.
May 26, 2026
This week:
- Work in the eastbound outside lane of First Street (U.S. Highway 2) has been completed and has shifted to the westbound outside lane.
- Crews are removing and replacing damaged concrete panels and completing other repairs as part of the first phase of work.
- Toward the end of the week, work is expected to move to the eastbound middle and inside lanes and may occur at the same time in both directions.
- Surface grinding will begin in a second phase once most panel repairs are complete.
- Work will take place in four- to five-block segments and move from the outer lanes toward the center of the roadway.
Traffic Control
- Traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction and is being guided by traffic control devices in active work areas.
- Minimal delays are anticipated, but travelers should plan for extra time. Speeds will be reduced to 25 to 35 mph or the posted speed, whichever is lower.
- Access to businesses will be maintained and clearly marked with traffic control devices.
- Wide loads are not restricted at this time but may be delayed depending on operations.
Construction Schedule
- Crews are working during daylight hours, Tuesday, May 26, through Saturday, May 30, weather and other factors permitting.
May 18, 2026
This week:
- Work is underway on First Street (U.S. Highway 2), beginning at Third Avenue West and progressing eastbound in the outside lane.
- Crews are removing and replacing damaged concrete panels and completing other repairs as part of the first phase of work.
- Surface grinding will begin in a second phase once most panel repairs are complete.
- Work will occur in four- to five-block segments and will move from the outer lanes toward the center of the roadway in stages.
Traffic Control
- Traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction and is being guided by traffic control devices in active work areas.
- Minimal delays are anticipated, but travelers should plan for extra time. Speeds will be reduced to 25 to 35 mph, or the posted speed, whichever is lower.
- Access to businesses will be maintained and clearly marked with traffic control devices.
- Wide loads are not restricted at this time but may be delayed depending on current operations.
Construction Schedule
- Crews will typically work during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, weather and other factors permitting.
- To accommodate holiday traffic, there will be no construction starting at noon Friday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. Work will resume Tuesday, May 26.