The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the research firm of Robert Peccia and Associates (RPA) are collaborating on a study for possible improvements for travelers on U.S. 93 between Lolo and Florence.
The bridge will be closed tonight beginning at 8:00 p.m. through tomorrow until 7:00 a.m. All traffic will need to use alternate routes during this time.
KGVO News reached out to Bob Vosen, Missoula District Administrator for the Montana Department of Transportation on Friday for an update on the planned closure of the Reserve Street Bridge homeless camp.
The last day that campers will be allowed under the Reserve Street Bridge will officially be January 25, according to Montana Department of Transportation District Administrator Bob Vosen.
The Higgins Avenue, now Beartracks Bridge reconstruction project will experience some minor restrictions this week, according to the Montana Department of Transportation.
After close inspection by Montana Department of Transportation engineers, the load rating of the Higgins Avenue ‘Beartracks’ Bridge has been upgraded, doubling the weight capacity for vehicles crossing the bridge.
The news emerged this week that the walking surface on the newly remodeled Beartracks Bridge was too hot on a sunny day for people with bare feet and their dogs to walk on.