Traffic Control Update
Beginning next week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Diamond J Construction plan to close sections of North 7th Street from the south side of Main Street to Williams Street while underground work occurs. During the closures, the traveling public will need to use an alternate route. Trucks will be diverted to the detour on North 5th Street and must follow posted truck route and load restriction signage.
Business Access Update
- US Bank drive-through access will be temporarily unavailable while underground utility work in that area of North 7th Street is completed.
- Post office parking on North 7th Street will be temporarily unavailable during the upcoming closure. Alternate street parking will be available north of the post office or on side streets.
- The Ugly Mug will remain open throughout construction and plans to offer alternative pick-up options when drive-through access is disrupted. Feel free to call ahead or text your pick-up order to 406-874-8459.
- Girl Ran Away with the Spoon has temporarily relocated to 206 South 5th Street while North 7th Street is under construction. Feel free to stop by their new location or check out their website.
Project Overview
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has partnered with Diamond J Construction to make improvements along Montana Highway 59 (MT 59), in Miles City. Construction will begin at the intersection of MT 59 with Main Street and will continue north for approximately two miles, ending just past Secondary Highway 489 (Kinsey Road).
The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the existing roadway, enhance safety features, and reduce maintenance costs. In addition to the roadway improvements, the City of Miles City will be updating the water main, sewer line, and storm drain on the segment of roadway south of the Yellowstone River. This work will be done in cooperation with MDT’s road construction project to minimize impacts to the public.
Planned improvements include:
- Reconstruction of the roadway (south of the Yellowstone River bridge).
- Widening the shoulders and new plant mix surfacing (north of the bridge).
- New rumble strips (north of the bridge).
- Replacement of all non-compliant Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps.
- Upgrades to existing sidewalks and ADA curb ramps.
- Upgraded pavement markings, signage, and guardrail.
- City utility improvements to the water main, sewer line, and stormwater management system (south of the bridge).
Miles City North Map
Illustration of planned project improvements north of the Yellowstone River
Illustration of planned project improvements south of the Yellowstone River
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